Santos–Skin to Skin is a film portrait of community activist and seven-time Grammy nominee John Santos, a “keeper of the Afro-Caribbean flame.” Rich in unforgettable musical performances, Santos links the rhythms of his ancestors to contemporary struggles against urban gentrification, social inequality, and racial injustice. His hands on the skin of the conga peel back the legacy of colonialism while navigating the politics of culture and global migration. One of the world’s foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music, Santos, through his mixed Puerto Rican & Cape Verdean heritage, musical storytelling and legendary percussion classes, strives to unite and expand his kaleidoscopic audience.
A singularly unique live performance filmed in Hartford, Connecticut in celebration of Eddie Palmieri’s 50th Year Anniversary as a bandleader of both salsa and latin jazz orchestras.
With awe inspiring intensity, legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri proves once again what
it takes to be a leader of wonderfully talented musicians as they perform eight of Mr. Palmieri’s most requested hits. In addition, this DVD features an intimate interview of Mr. Palmieri where he offers his personal account, (with surprising reflections), of both his life and music.
Himself
One of the rising stars of salsa music in the 1990s, Latin musician Victor Manuelle came up alongside Marc Anthony and La India. This live concert captures Manuelle's talent at one of the world's most renowned music venues: Madison Square Garden. Among the hit songs performed are "Cenizas", "Nuestro amor", "Nuestra historia", "Puerto Rico", "He tratado", and "Tengo ganas".
A testimony about Afro-Cuban popular music from its origins to the present day.
This documentary examines the musical tastes of Puerto Rico's youth. The terms "cocolos" refers to those who prefer salsa music, and "rockeros" to those who prefer rock music. Through interviews and an array of musical settings, the film explores the young people's feelings in a humorist yet serious manner, bringing to the forefront issues of biases and national identity inherent in this innocent yet very powerful form of social entertainment.
Music
Three youngsters whose imaginations have run amok are hanging around an island searching for pirate treasure. Reality hits them in the face when some Haitians, trying to escape the terrible social and economic conditions in their country, land on the island.
