Everyday art : Arte de cada día /
This video portrays Cuba's folkloric traditions and its contemporary art scene, focusing on the everyday life of Cuban musicians and dancers, who incorporate these traditions into their work. Shot in homes and on the streets on Cuba, the video captures the rich connections between generations,...
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| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Language Notes: | Spanish with English subtitles. |
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New York :
The Cinema Guild,
[1999]
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| Summary: | This video portrays Cuba's folkloric traditions and its contemporary art scene, focusing on the everyday life of Cuban musicians and dancers, who incorporate these traditions into their work. Shot in homes and on the streets on Cuba, the video captures the rich connections between generations, African and Latino culture, religion, daily life and art. Features pianist Chucho Valdés, dancer Librada Quesada, salsa king Isaac Delgado, and Los Van Van founder Juan Formell, as well as footage from Havana's International Jazz Festival and the folkloric groups Raíces Profundas and los Muñequitos de Matanzas. |
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| Item Description: | "This video was produced in conjunction with workshops and performances in Cuba, organized by Caribbean Music and Dance Programs, San Francisco [i.e. Oakland], California, USA." Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS. |
| Production Credits: | "A video by Maria Luisa Mendonça." |