Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

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202152m

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.

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Photo of Max Geller

Max Geller

Additional Voice (voice)

Photo of Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto

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Photo of Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Self (archive footage)

Photo of James Brown

James Brown

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Photo of Willie Colón

Willie Colón

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz

Self (archive footage)

Photo of B.B. King

B.B. King

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Tito Puente

Tito Puente

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Shakira

Shakira

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Bill Withers

Bill Withers

Self (archive footage)

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