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What's Cuba Playing At?

on BBC Two England

On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, Arena traces the roots of Cuba's extraordinarily rich musical heritage.
Featuring Enrique Jorrin , creator of the cha-cha-cha; the origins of 'salsa' in the traditional 'son' of Santiago; the jazz of Irakere; the passionate songs of Pablo Milanes , and the urban pop of Los Van Van. In the courtyard used by the Folkloric Dance Company, rumbas are performed by a family group from Matanzas, based on the sacred rituals and dances of Cuba's unique Afro-Catholic religions.
Joyous romp DAILY MAIL Dynamic and fascinating film
CITY LIMITS
Film editor CHRISTOPHER SWAYNE Producer MIKE DIBB (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Enrique Jorrin
Unknown:
Pablo Milanes
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Los van Van.
Editor:
Christopher Swayne
Producer:
Mike Dibb

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