Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Raíces
Status
released
Original Language
es

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Cast

Marc Anthony as Himself

Marc Anthony

Himself

José Feliciano as Himself

José Feliciano

Himself

Ángel "Cucco" Peña as Himself

Ángel "Cucco" Peña

Himself

Michael Stuart as Himself

Michael Stuart

Himself

Choco Orta as Herself

Choco Orta

Herself

Ruth Fernández as

Ruth Fernández

Lucecita Benítez as Herself

Lucecita Benítez

Herself

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