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Series
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
Español
Formats
Description
Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this revelatory documentary captures a forgotten generation of Cuba2s brightest musical talents as they enjoy an unexpected brush with world fame.
Series
Language
Español
Description
In 1996, Ry Cooder went to Cuba, rediscovering talents of Cuba's foremost folk musicians, and then making a recording selling millions and earning a Grammy Award. Cooder now returns to Cuba with film maker Wim Wenders to reveal the stories, personalities, and music of the performers who collaborated on that recording. Includes live performances in Amsterdam and at Carnegie Hall.
Publisher
Blue Fox Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The leader of New Orleans famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band seeks to fulfill his late father's dream of retracing their musical roots to the shores of Cuba in search of the indigenous music that gave birth to New Orleans jazz.
10) Orquesta Akokán
Author
Publisher
Daptone Records
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
Español
Description
Akokan is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning 'from the heart, ' and indeed, every song on the self-titled debut album (Daptone Records) by Orquesta Akokan feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. This is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. It features all-original music and was cut live to tape over a three-day session at Havana's hallowed state-run Estudios Areito.
17) Chucho's steps
Author
Publisher
4Q
Pub. Date
p2010
Language
Yoruba
Description
Chucho Valdes adds to his already impressive discography with another winning combination of Latin and jazz.
"4 out of 5...a fine sextet record that draws on Valdes' many previous lives."--Downbeat.