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Roots

Roots (Raíces)

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  • Puerto Rico
  • 2001
  • · 90m

Director Paloma Suau
Cast Marc Anthony, José Feliciano, Ángel "Cucco" Peña, Michael Stuart, Choco Orta
Genre Music

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.

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