I saw this last night on PBS. It was excellent. If you get a chance, please see it! ;) Incredible footage!
Voces.TV - From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale
From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale is a music-filled film documenting how one New York City borough produced some of the most influential music styles. Beginning with the Puerto Rican migration and the adoption of Cuban rhythms to create the New York salsa sound, the program also chronicles the rise of hip-hop and ends with reflections on how this neighborhood's music took the world's pop culture by storm. With: Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, Eddie Palmieri, footage of Tito Puente and Machito, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz and DJ Charlie Chase.
Airings & Re-airings:
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Thursday, September 21 10:30PM
Sunday, September 24 2:00AM
Sunday, September 24 5:00AM
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