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Raíces

Raíces

10.0 (1) ·2001 ·90 min ·Movie
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.

Top Cast

Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony
Himself
José Feliciano
José Feliciano
Himself
Ángel "Cucco" Peña
Ángel "Cucco" Peña
Himself
Michael Stuart
Michael Stuart
Himself
Choco Orta
Choco Orta
Herself
Ruth Fernández
Ruth Fernández
Lucecita Benítez
Lucecita Benítez
Herself

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