A Documentary by Henry Chalfant (Style Wars) re: the creative adoption of Cuban rhythms to create the New York salsa sound.
From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale tells a story about the creative life of the South Bronx and the creation of the New York salsa sound. FEATURING: Angel Rodríguez, Benny Bonilla, Bobby Sanabria, Bom 5, Carlos “Charlie Chase” Mandes, Clemente “Kid Freeze” Moreno, Curtis “Caz” Brown, David Gonzalez, Mr. and Mrs. Salsa, Eddie Palmieri, Emma Rodríguez, Ray Barretto,, Willie Colón and more.
“From Mambo to Hip-Hop dances through the history of a borough that nurtured mambo, which evolved into salsa, and the hip-hop that arose from the most desperate days of the South Bronx.” – New York Times
DVD Bonus Materials include
- Extra Interviews with: Mike Amadeo, Joe Conzo Sr., Marta Moreno Vega, DJ Hess, Paula Grillo, Jo-Jo Torres, Orlando Marín, Pebblee Poo
- Outtakes of featured artists
55 minutes on 1 disc
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