Roots of Rhythm - 3-Pack (1997)

Synopsis: Harry Belafonte hosts this three-part documentary tracing the history of Latin music from its African and Spanish roots to its Caribbean and Cuban flowering and its continuing popularity in... Harry Belafonte hosts this three-part documentary tracing the history of Latin music from its African and Spanish roots to its Caribbean and Cuban flowering and its continuing popularity in America. Features performance clips from the full spectrum of Latin-influenced performers such as Desi Arnaz, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, The Miami Sound Machine, King Sunny Ade, Irakere, Ruben Blades and more. Originally aired on PBS as "Routes of Rhythm." [More]

Starring: Harry Belafonte, Desi Arnaz, Xavier Cugat, Dizzy Gillespie

Starring: Harry Belafonte, Desi Arnaz, Xavier Cugat, Dizzy Gillespie, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ruben Blades, Gloria Estefan, King Sunny Ade