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Cruz Quinal, "the mandolin king," lives near Cumana in a mountain valley surrounded by sugarcane fields. Perpetuating 16th century Spanish traditions of guitar-making, Cruz fashions such musical instruments as cuatros, marimba, escarpandola, and his own creation, a mandolin with two fretboards. He is an accomplished musician as well. In this moving portrait, Cruz compares himself to a decaying colonial church across the street: revered yet neglected, the village altar stands, paint peeling, under the open sky.
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El rey del bandolín
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venezuelan history
venezuelan music
latin american music
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Questions about El rey del bandolín
How long is El rey del bandolín?
El rey del bandolín has a runtime of 28m ( and 28 minutes).
Who directed El rey del bandolín?
El rey del bandolín was directed by John Dickinson and released in 1985.
What genre is El rey del bandolín?
El rey del bandolín is a Documentary, Music film (1985).
Who stars in El rey del bandolín?
The cast of El rey del bandolín includes Cruz Quinal.
