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Raíces

Raíces

10.0 (1) ·2001 ·90 min ·Movie
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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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Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony
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José Feliciano
José Feliciano
Himself
Ángel "Cucco" Peña
Ángel "Cucco" Peña
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Michael Stuart
Michael Stuart
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Choco Orta
Choco Orta
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Ruth Fernández
Ruth Fernández
Lucecita Benítez
Lucecita Benítez
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