Roots of Latin Jazz

Tony Succar, David Rousseau | Documentary

2021 | 60 minutes | United States

Celebrate Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra, with originals and arrangements such as Herbie Hancock's “Eye of the Hurricane” and performances by artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi.

Music Culture + Identity Latinx Afro-Latin Studies
Synopsis

Celebrate the rhythms of Latin music with the Raices Jazz Orchestra. Hosted by Sheila E., the film showcases original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards, such as “Eye of the Hurricane” by Herbie Hancock, as well as performances by artists including Richard Bona and Anaadi.

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Main credits

Succar, Tony (film director)
Succar, Tony (film producer)
Rousseau, David (film director)
Fernandez, Alex (screenwriter)
E., Sheila (host)
E., Sheila (performer)

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Cinematography, Guillermo Riera [and 12 others].


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DIRECTOR: Tony Succar, David Rousseau

NATIONALITY: United States

YEAR: 2021

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: English

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Upper Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College, Adults

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