17th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival

Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00pm
After the film a special live music performance by Gloria "La Niña" Rivera. She was born in Havana, the daughter of famed music legend “El Niño” Rivera. She is a long-time resident of Minnesota and is a well-known Cuban singer performing with the Salsa del Soul Orchestra.

ABOUT THE FILM

In Cuba, influences from Africa and Europe merge to create a uniquely colorful culture. Its wildly pulsating heart is the music and dance scene, which extends far beyond Latin jazz and salsa. Havana's streets vibrate with movement and sound: the hypnotic rhythms of clave woods and drums flow from all directions, The Caribbean island lives music!

A joy of life that is contagious! "The Mystery of Musica Cubana - La Clave" is a passionate documentary about the musical soul of a country where African and European roots unite. Light-hearted jam sessions à la "Buena Vista Social Club", jazz legend Bobby Carcassés, drummer Yissy García or musicians of the band "Irakere" let us dive into the myth-rich history of Cuba's music and dance scene. An inspiring look at the diversity of the Caribbean island, where even children learn the traditional dances and instruments in unique music schools.

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