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Through interviews and performance clips, filmmaker Henry Chalfant explores the history of music in the South Bronx, from the Puerto Rican and Cuban influences that created the local salsa sound to the rise of hip-hop after fires destroyed the area. Artists appearing in this colorful documentary include Eddie Palmieri, Angel Rodríguez, Benny Bonilla, Clemente "Kid Freeze" Moreno, Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Bobby Sanabria and many others.
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How long is From Mambo to Hip Hop?
From Mambo to Hip Hop has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who directed From Mambo to Hip Hop?
From Mambo to Hip Hop was directed by Henry Chalfant and released in 2007.
What genre is From Mambo to Hip Hop?
From Mambo to Hip Hop is a Documentary film (2007).
Who stars in From Mambo to Hip Hop?
The cast of From Mambo to Hip Hop includes Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto.
