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Issac Delgado:
"En Primera Plana"
NEW CD!! The stars were aligned on this disc. 10 awesome tracks include special guests, Victor
Manuelle, Cachao, Gonzalo Rubalcaba,
and Giovanni Hidalgo...to mention few. The sound is reminiscent of his work with NG La Banda, and yet even more
en fuego Drummers AND dancers...this one is for you. Recommended |
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Jesus Alemany/Cubanismo:
"Greetings from Havana"
NEW CD!! Their first release in years! Jesus Alemany is back with a stellar disc that pays respect to
many of Cuba's rhythms including son,
rumba, mambo, bolero, pilon, and songo. |
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CD: $ 15.99 |
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Charanga Habanera:
"Popular"
NEW DVD!! Featuring Charanga Habanera, arguably Cuba's most popular Timba band. With roots in the
streets of Havana, and continuing the evolution where Buena Vista Social Club, Afrocuban Allstars and Van Van left off, Timba is high-octane
salsa packed with rhythm, breaks, and horns. Behind the scenes documentary includes concert performances in Cuba, and Japan by Charanga
Habanera from their albums "Soy Cubano Soy Popular", "Charanga Light", "Ciclon de la Habana", and two hits from the 1990's. Interviews,
rehearsals, bonus features, and interactive menus. Spanish w/ English subtitles. Recommended
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Mamborama:
"Directamente Al Mambo"
NEW!! Another thick Latin Jazz-Meets-Salsa-Timba disc by Bill Wolfer. Like the first one, it's
very funky, has a deep line up of special guests, and is non-stop fun for drummers and dancers.
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Mamborama:
"Entre La Habana Y El Yuma"
Hard hitting arrangements for fans of Latin Jazz and Timba. Thick, thick grooves...what would you
expect from Giraldo Piloto, Manolito Simonet, "Pupy" Pedroso, El Indio, and Julio Padron?
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Giraldo
Piloto & Klimax:
"Nadie Se Parece a Ti"
NEW!!
Another nice one by one of the most prolific writers/arrangers/drummers in Cuba right now. This disc features his salsa group (check
out his jazz disc in our latin jazz section) and has classic Timba, a couple ballads, and a very "Piloto-ized"
Reggaeton.
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Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso:
"Pupy El Buenagente"
NEW!!
This disc was recorded in Havana in 2005 and features some great drummers, including Changuito, Roelvis "Bombon" Reyes,
and Jorge "El Toro" Castilla. Former
keyboardist for Van Van and arranger, Cesar Pedroso (known as "Pupy"), has come out with some hard hitting
releases lately, including this one.
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Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso:
"Timba a Poglatti"
If you've been to Cuba, you know the legendary
pianist for Van Van is a star in his own right. "Pupy"'s super-band here includes timbale
legend "Changuito" with other veterans such as Raul Planas, members of Van Van, Irakere, Son 14
and Rojitas. Very tight horns, lots of rhythm and mesmerizing montunos to dance to.
Check out this track!
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Afro Cuban Allstars:
"Step Forward: The next Generation"
NEW!! Their first studio recording in 6 years is hard-hitting, and a little funkier than previous releases.
Veteran leader Juan de Marcos shows that, like rum, his group gets better with age.
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Afro Cuban Allstars:
"En Vivo: Live in Japan"
NEW!! This DVD AND CD double disc is a wonderful new release, with all cylinders firing...about 20 of them. This is some of their
best work to date, and certainly the most energetic, playing tunes by Company Segundo, Pello el Afrokan, Chico O'Farrill,
and of course leader Juan de Marcos among others. Check out this "Chan Chan" for a peek.
Recommended.
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Afro Cuban Allstars:
"Distinto Diferente"
Classy, with a little more rhythm than "Buena Vista Social Club", but many of the same musicians. One of
our favorites.
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Afro Cuban Allstars:
"A Toda Cuba le Gusta"
Classy, with a little more rhythm than "Buena Vista Social Club", but many of the same musicians. One of
our favorites.
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Buena Vista Social Club:
"Various Artists"
This new DVD includes additional scenes, director's commentary and musician information...so even
if you own the video...this has more!
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DVD: $ 19.99 |
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Jessie Marquez:
"Sana Locura"
THIS is what's hot on the street. Latin Beat Magazine has called Jessie Marquez an "unknown American
Diva with Cuban roots". Jessie went to Havana in 2004 and recorded this disc with heavy-weights from
Afrocuban Allstars, Irakere, and Issac Delgado's band. It's no wonder the Cubans have taken notice. This
classy debut disc, laced with venerable vocals and countless sauve grooves will stay in your CD rotation
for years. Guaranteed. Check out these two great clips.
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Various Artists:
"Beginner's Guide to Cuba"
Probably one of the best deals around. This compilation features 31 tracks from various Cuban artists.
From the classic sounds of groups like Compay Segundo, Afro Cuban Allstars, and Celina Gonzalez...to the
jazzy sounds of Emiliano Salvador, Irakere, and Tata Guines....to the most current Salsa grooves
of Los Van Van, Issac Delgado and Son Candela. This is a 3-CD box set! Import.
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Issac Delgado:
"La Formula"
"La Formula" is
the new 2001 release on the Ahi-Mama label and features special guests, Gonzalo
Rubalcaba and Pablo Milanes. |
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Issac Delgado:
"Versos En El Cielo"
Issac is one of the preeminent voices in Cuban music. Deceivingly smooth. |
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Chispa Y Los Complices:
"New Pa'Que Vea"
One of the top bass players, as well as writers of Timba. A must for hard core fans of Timba.
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Chispa Y Los Complices:
"Que Le Pasa A Mi Negra?"
More from this young, versatile band. Chispa makes his 6-string bass sing, accompanied by
screaming horns and sophisticated arrangements.
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The Rough Guide:
"Cuban Music Story'
This 71 minute music journey through time covers dance crazes from the Cuban dynasty. From "Old School" Beny More to
Maraca. Even if you're Fred Flintstone, you'll want to dance to this one!
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The Rough Guide:
"AfroCuba"
Unlike the title may suggest, this is a 65 minute look at how musics of Africa and Cuba have cross pollinated each
other. Hear Afrocuban tinged songs from Cuba, Senegal, Ghana, and the likes of Africando, Ricardo Lemvo, and
legendary percussionist, Patato. A great tour for fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Check out the thick
groove of Cheikh Lo here...
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Various Artists:
"Cuba"
Putumayo presents a cross section of Cuban Son. WIth Ibrahim Ferrer, Orquesta Sublime, Irakere, Todos
Estrellas, and others. It's hip.
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Various Artists:
"Puerto Rico"
Putumayo presents this Bomba, Salsa, Plena, and Son compilation from Puerto Rico.
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Maraca:
"Descarga Total"
Grammy-nominated "Maraca" is one of the leading voices in Cuban music today. Very danceable and
up-to-date. This is an enhanced CD...insert it into your computer to see them perform. |
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Maraca:
"Tremenda Rumba"
High Qual brothers and sisters! This disc, a Grammy-award nominee for "Best Salsa Album",
integrates crushin' salsa with the folkloric spice of special guests Yoruba Andabo, Tata Guines, and
others. After you find the "1" in this carnival cut we've brought you, try to keep still. |
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Maraca:
"The Best of Maraca's Bailables"
A "Best Of..." compiled from his 3 discs on the Ahi Nama label. You seem to get more and more
for your money these days. This is a 75 minute CD, with bonus DVD and previously unreleased tunes here!
Band leader and flutist, Orlando "Maraca" Valle integrates salsa, timba, and Latin Jazz just right.
Oh, and don't forget to breathe! |
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Chichi Peralta:
"Pa' Otro La'o"
From the Dominican Republic, Chichi has a smooth sound with a touch of Salsa, a touch of Merengue, and a
dash of jazz. Chichi arranges, sings, and plays most of the percussion. This guy is very talented!
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Chichi Peralta:
"De Vuelta al Barrio"
From the Dominican Republic, Chichi has a smooth sound with a touch of Salsa, a touch of Merengue, and a
dash of jazz. Chichi arranges, sings, and plays most of the percussion. This guy is very talented!
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African Salsa:
"Afro-Cuban Salsa Music"
Featuring groups Super Cayor de Dakar, Africando, Etoile de Dakar, Jose Missamou, and other greats such
as Pape Fall. This is what happens as Africans these days grow up with Cuban and Puerto Rican Salsa
blasting through their compounds. |
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Pichy Valdes & Sacoco Son:
"El Bacan Del Son"
Kick'n Cuban rhythms from Pichy and crew as they play son, bolero, and mambos. It's all here, and
drummers, this is a great one to play along with.
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Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca:
"Ay Valeria!"
Born in Congo, Mr. Lemvo has taken the Salsa groove, the energy, and call-and-response of his native
Africa to complete the transatlantic dialogue. If you haven't heard, Cuban music went back to Africa
in the 70's and 80's to influence a new generation of music. If you like Africando, Super Cayor
de Dakar, you'll love this disc. |
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Orishas:
"A Lo Cubano"
Cuban Hip Hop group...this album is tinged with great vocals and plenty of folkloric drums.
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Orishas:
"Emigrante"
The latest from this hip hop group.
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Manolito y Su Trabuco:
"Directo al Corazon"
Another obscure but great CD. Smooth Salsa Cubana, the fraternal twin to timba.
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Bamboleo:
"Ya No Hace Falta"
Hot young timba group from Havana, their percussion section, screamin' horns, and hot vocalists will
keep you on the dance floor for hours. Learning to play? This is what's happening right now!
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Bamboleo:
"Yo No Me Parezeco A Nadie"
Hot young timba group from Havana, their percussion section, screamin' horns, and hot vocalists will
keep you on the dance floor for hours. Learning to play...this is what's happening right now!
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Bamboleo:
"The Best of Bamboleo"
This hot Timba group from Cuba includes not only 2 new songs on their greatest hits album, but a bonus
DVD, too. This one is worth it for the 6 or so DVD clips alone. Lazaro Valdes heads up the band which
includes many of the finest Cuban musicians trained at Havana's school of the Arts.
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CD/DVD: $ 19.99 |
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Haila:
"Tribute to Celia Cruz"
This album was produced by Issac Delgado and features such greats as, Lazaro Ros, Jose Luis Cortes,
and Jose Luis Quintana "Changuito".
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CD: $ 16.99 |
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Celia Cruz:
"Celia Cruz and the Fania Allstars in Africa"
This DVD features footage from a Salsa music festival in Zaire featuring Celia Cruz, Ray Barreto,
Johnny Pacheco, and more...
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DVD: $ 22.99 |
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Cuba L.A.:
"Narada"
Some of the most respected Cuban studio cats. Orestes Vilato (Master Timbalero),
Luis Conte (Congas/Percussion), and Carlos Puerto (Bass: original member of Irakere).
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N.G. La Banda:
"En La Calle"
One of the great salsa bands from Havana.
N.G.(Nueva Generacion) is a big-band with devastating horn & percussion
sections. Founder Jose Luis Cortes is a veteran of both Irakere and Van Van. En
La Calle is one of the first timba recordings. Issac Delgado (vocals) started
here as did Piloto (drums). |
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Los Van Van:
"Chapeando"
NEW!!
For Vanvaneros who liked "Llego Van Van" and "Live on the Malecon", you'll love "Chapeando". Originally
released in 2004, it's 66 minutes are packed with awesome drumming by Samuel Formell, arguably the best of
the "new generation" of Cuban drumset/timbale players. Horns, Congas, funky Bass lines.... |
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Los Van Van:
"Llego Van Van"
The most popular band in Cuba.
Whether its son, songo, or timba, Van Van does it well. |
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Los Van Van:
"Dancing Wet"
A classic from the late 80's, Changuito had just discovered electronic drums on this one, but
don't let that scare you. Check out the sample to see what we mean. |
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Los Van Van:
"30 Years"
Two discs, a 108 page book and over 2 hours of go-go music spanning 3 decades. Check out the evolution! See
what it's all about. You're not a true "vanvanero" without this box set. |
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2-CD SET: $ 25.00 |
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Los Van Van:
"Live: En El Malecon De La Habana"
Terrific 2003 release exploding with live energy. One
of their best in years, with classics like "Birdland" and "Temba Tumba y Timba".
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Los Van Van:
"Live in Europe"
NEW!! 114 minutes running-time including a live concert, from the 80's, in Germany. This 89 minute show features superstar
Cesar "Pupy" Pedroso, master timbalero Changuito and veteran singers Mario Valdes and Perito Calvo. As a bonus
there is 18 minutes from a live performance in Havana, and video clip of "Tim-pop".
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DVD: $ 25.00 |
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Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri:
"Masterpiece: Obra Maestra"
The final recording by Tito Puente and the only
with Palmieri. Highly Recommended. |
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Tito Puente:
"Top Percussion"
This is early, classic stuff, with a very tribal sound. If you want to know where Tito came from,
this is his foundation and perhaps the most Afro-Cuban sounding of his recordings. With help from
Mongo, Francisco Aguabella, and Willie Bobo, this disc introduces Afro-Cuban rhythm to a new
generation in America. Recorded in 1957. |
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Tito Puente:
"Master Timbalero"
Along with Mongo, Desi and others, you have to credit Tito for bringing Timbales into the American
Jazz mainstream. Please, please, give this disc to every rock-dog out there beating timbales
'til we run in fear. |
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Tito Puente:
"Dance Mania"
Would Latin Rhythm Traders ever sell schlock? No way, and this classic disc shows you where our heart is. |
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CD: $ 13.99 |
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Sintesis:
"Ancestros, Volume 1"
Cuba's traditional African religious music (Santeria)
meets modern electric in these progressive albums. Raul Pineda (on kit) is on fire... |
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Africando:
"Live!"
"Africa meets Latin America...This Africando Live 2-CD set has all the super grooves.
Featuring so many great players, we can't list them."-BB |
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Africando:
"Mandali"
Musicians from Senegal and the Spanish Caribbean
meet in New York to complete the circle. "Mandali" is another not-to-miss album, with guest
artists, Koffi Olomide, Salif Keita, Thione Seck, and Gnonnas Pedro. |
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Africando:
"Baloba"
Another great disc from these guys exemplifies the transatlantic dialogue from Africa to Cuba
and back again. Few know how much Cuban music returned to Africa in the 70's and 80's to
influence the top musicians of Senegal, the Congo, and beyond. |
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Various Artists:
"Cuba Fully Charged"
A very nice intro to
Cuban Music, featuring Pello El Afrokan, Conjunto Rumbavana, N.G. La Banda,
& more |
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Various Artists:
"Sabroso: Havanna Hits"
Another great compilation.
This one highlights Celina Gonzalez, Irakere, Conjunto Casino, Orquestra
Reve, Van Van, Grupo Monuemental, Orquestra Chepin... |
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Patato, Orestes, Changuito:
"Ritmo y Candela, Vol. 1"
With a distinctive old school sound, you've gotta check out the Masters...Patato (Congas), Orestes (Timbales),
Changuito (Traps/Timbales) and up-and-coming Rebeca Mauleon on keys. Thick. Plenty for everyone here. |
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Patato, Orestes, Changuito:
"Ritmo y Candela, Vol. 2"
With a distinctive old school sound, you've gotta check out the Masters...Patato (Congas), Orestes (Timbales),
Changuito (Traps/Timbales) and up-and-coming Rebeca Mauleon on keys. Thick. Plenty for everyone here.
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Jesus Alemany/Cubanismo:
"Reincarnation"
Led by trumpet player, Jesus Alemany, this group will make you get up and dance. When we recently
went to Cuba, we learned there was more than one tour group (oh, no!), but this disc is the true,
unadulterated deal. It's blistering. |
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Jesus Alemany/Cubanismo:
"Cubanismo"
Led by trumpet player, Jesus Alemany, this group will make you get up and dance. When we recently
went to Cuba, we learned there was more than one tour group (oh, no!), but this disc is the true,
unadulterated deal. It's blistering. |
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Cachao:
"Master Sessions, Volume 1"
Well, many nowadays know only his son, Cachaito, who plays with Buena Vista Social Club and Afrocuban
Allstars, but the big daddy is Cachao himself. You'll love this old-school danzon meets jazz. |
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Cachao:
"Ahora Si!"
Back from semi-retirement, Cachao's 2004 release features old school grooves, a deep list of special
guests, crystal clear digital recording, and a BONUS DVD! |
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CD/DVD: $ 18.99 |
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Various Artists:
"The Latin Real Book Sampler CD"
Featuring
The Puerto Rico Allstars, Ray Barretto, Tito Puente...it goes great with the book.
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Various Artists:
"Tremendo Vacilon"
Tremendo Vacilon is a panorama of Cuban music and dance. This baby is shot in Havana and Santiago. It
gives you front row seats to 16 performances, both formal and spontaneous. 67 minutes of Son, Changui, Rap
Cubano, Rumba, Cabaret, Jazz Cubano, Carnaval Comparsa, and more. Great tool for educators, and a great
motivator for those wanting to travel to Cuba.
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DVD: $ 32.00 |
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Lazaro Noriega:
"Casino Cubano" Dance Instruction"
The Casino Cubanao DVD was filmed in Havana, Cuba and was produced to give Latin dancers insight into
how Cubans dance "salsa" or "Casino". Includes instruction, demonstration, and performance of popular
Cuban dance movements. Entirely different content from our other Dance Instruction DVDs, including
"Mueve La Cintura"...so go ahead, get them all. 45 minutes.
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DVD: $ 32.00 |
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Roots of Rhythm:
Hosted by Harry Belafonte"
This DVD hosted by Harry Belafonte has just been re-issued. This 3-hour DVD features performances
by Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruben Blades and many more. It has a ton of
footage from Cuba in the late 80's and some much earlier archived work. Lots of rumba, mambo, changui, and
salsa from the pioneers who created those styles. Because it explores the trans-atlantic dialogue and links
between Africa and Cuba, well, we had to give it two thumbs up!! Recommended.
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