From Mambo to Hip Hop
Synopsis
Through interviews and performance clips, filmmaker Henry Chalfant explores the history of music in the South Bronx, from the Puerto Rican and Cuban influences that created the local salsa sound to the rise of hip-hop after fires destroyed the area. Artists appearing in this colorful documentary include Eddie Palmieri, Angel Rodríguez, Benny Bonilla, Clemente "Kid Freeze" Moreno, Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Bobby Sanabria and many others.
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- Director
- Henry Chalfant
- Original Title
- From Mambo to Hip Hop
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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What is From Mambo to Hip Hop about?
Through interviews and performance clips, filmmaker Henry Chalfant explores the history of music in the South Bronx, from the Puerto Rican and Cuban influences that created the local salsa sound to the rise of hip-hop after fires destroyed the area. Artists appearing in this colorful documentary include Eddie Palmieri, Angel Rodríguez, Benny Bonilla, Clemente "Kid Freeze" Moreno, Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Bobby Sanabria and many others.
Who directed From Mambo to Hip Hop?
From Mambo to Hip Hop was directed by Henry Chalfant.
Who stars in From Mambo to Hip Hop?
The principal cast of From Mambo to Hip Hop includes Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto.
When was From Mambo to Hip Hop released and how long is it?
From Mambo to Hip Hop was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.