Various Artists
Como Se Forma Una Rumba (How To Create A Rumba) - A DVD Documentary By Ivan Acosta
DVD
(MVD 904),
Released 2006;
Editor's Pick:
Wow, what a huge hunk of invaluable information! Don't be fooled by the title: this is not a simple "how-to" instructional tool. "Como Se Forma Una Rumba" is a fascinating, deep, documentary about the origins and evolution of nearly all popular and folkloric Cuban music forms as told by some of the most knowledgeable writers, musicologists and highly respected musicians in the field. Smartly written and directed by Ivan Acosta, Como Se Forma spans the gamut, beginning with the folkloric Abacúa, and leads the viewer through roots of trova, bolero, rumba, son, danzón, and descarga.
Features interviews with, and performances by, Maestro Chico O'Farrill, Jose Fajardo, Juan Pablo Torres, Alfred Valdes Jr., Candido Camero, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Israel Kantor, Malena Burke, David Oquendo, Vicente Sanchez, Aguedo Valdes-Luna, Carlos y Marta, Ulices del Toro, Mirta Gomez, Paquito Hechavarria, Nelson "El Flaco" Padron, Armando Lopez, Art Farmer, Super Son Cubano, Los Santos and Raices Habaneras, and many others.
Also features some great vintage clips of Pérez Prado and Beny Moré.
Per the liners: "Ivan Acosta's 'Como se forma una Rumba' sheds light on the origins and roots of some of the most popular Cuban rhythms. It scorches the screen with a dynamic audio-visual package. It has an exciting procession of testimonies, great Afro-Cuban jams and colloquial jokes. Absolutely entertaining. Wonderfully directed and edited!"
Spanish and English subtitles. Approx. 73 minutes.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2006-06-06)
Description:
Chapter selections:
Introduction • Abakúa • Ritmos Cubanos / Cuban Rhythms • La Troba • La Nueva Trova • Bolero Feeling • Rumba • Percusión / Percussion • Influencias / Influences • El Son • La Flauta / The Flute • Danzón • Instrumentos Cubanos • El Tres • Otros Instrumentos / Other Instruments • Damaso Pérez Prado • Descarga Cubana / Cuban Jam • El Cha Cha Chá • La Salsa • Recuento / Story • Maestro Chico O'Farrill • Iván Acosta - Writer/Director • Créditos / Credits
Category: Dvd
=> Folkloric
=> Cuba
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