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Raíces

Raíces

2001 1h 30mMusic

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.

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Synopsis

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.

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Paloma SuauPaloma SuauDirector

Cast

Marc AnthonyMarc AnthonyHimself
José FelicianoJosé FelicianoHimself
Ángel "Cucco" PeñaÁngel "Cucco" PeñaHimself
Michael StuartMichael StuartHimself
Choco OrtaChoco OrtaHerself
Ruth FernándezRuth Fernández
Lucecita BenítezLucecita BenítezHerself

Director

Paloma Suau

Release date

10 Dec 2001

Runtime

1h 30m

Studio

Popular, Ninguna Ciencia Inc.

Language

Spanish

Country

Puerto Rico

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