Roots of rhythm / Cultural Research and Communication, Inc. ; KCET Los Angeles ; produced by Eugene Rosow and Howard Dratch ; writers, Linda Post, Howard B. Dratch, Eugene Rosow ; directed by Eugene Rosow and Howard Dratch.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | [United States] : Docudrama ; New York, NY : New Video Group, 2001. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Rosow, Eugene, producer, director. |
| Other author/creator | Dratch, Howard, producer, director. |
| Other author/creator | Post, Linda, screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Belafonte, Harry, 1927-2023 narrator. |
| Other author/creator | Estefan, Gloria performer. |
| Other author/creator | Puente, Tito, 1923-2000 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Cruz, Celia performer. |
| Other author/creator | Blades, Rubén performer. |
| Other author/creator | Oviedo, Isaac, 1902-1986, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Adé, Sunny performer. |
| Other author/creator | Blank, Les, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Cultural Research and Communications, Inc. |
| Other author/creator | KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.) |
| Other author/creator | Docurama (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | New Video Group. |
| Other author/creator | Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) |
| Variant title | Also released under title: Routes of rhythm |
| Contents | [pt. 1] Across the ocean -- [pt. 2] The fiery romance -- [pt. 3] To the top of the charts. |
| Abstract | 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 | Originally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm, and shown on PBS television. |
| General note | Special features: Interactive menus, scene selection. |
| Credits | Cinematography, Les Blank. |
| Performer | Presenter: Harry Belafonte. |
| Performer | Performers: Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Desi Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Isaac Oviedo, Sunny "King" Ade. |
| Audience | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD, Dolby digital, stereo. |
| Genre/form | Documentary television programs. |
| ISBN | 0767034783 |
| ISBN | 9780767034784 |
| UPC | 767685947630 |
| Publisher number | NVG-9476 New Video Group |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-356 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |