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Raíces

Raíces

December 10, 2001
90 minutes
Paloma Suau
Music

Overview

Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.

Movie Details

Release Date

December 10, 2001

Runtime

90 minutes

Director

Paloma Suau

Production Companies

Popular Ninguna Ciencia Inc.

Cast

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