Roots of rhythm

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Roots of rhythm

Title:

Roots of rhythm

Author:

Rosow, Eugene.

Edition:

[DVD version].

Publication Information:

New York, NY : New Video Group, 2001.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

Traces the origins of Latin music from Spain and Africa to the New World (Program 1). Focuses on pop music developed in Cuba and examines how North Americans began to discover this island's musical treasures (Program 2). Shows how Spanish-African music has become the basic part of popular musical culture of the U.S. (Program 3).

General Note:

Special features: Interactive menus, scene selection.

Originally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm, and shown on PBS television.

For specific features see interactive menu.

Language:

English

Contents:

[pt. 1] Across the ocean -- [pt. 2] The fiery romance -- [pt. 3] To the top of the charts.

Subject Term:

Black people -- Music -- History and criticism.

African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism.

Spanish Americans -- Music -- History and criticism.