Ismael Miranda
Also Known As: Ismael Miranda Carrero
Biography: Ismael Miranda, also known as El Niño Bonito de la Salsa is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Aguada, Puerto Rico
Birthday: February 20, 1950
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary History Music TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2021-12-10
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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Overview: Leon Gast's musical documentary reveals New York City's Latin culture and features live performances of salsa greats The Fania All Stars and The Spanish Speaking People of New York. A document of urban American Hispanic culture, Gast's film captures the rhythms of New York's Spanish Harlem, from illegal cockfights and Santeria rituals to the rooftops and backstreets of El Barrio and the legendary musicians performing at the Cheetah club.
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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De Puerto Rico para el mundo
Overview: On the Puerto Rican diaspora, which includes renowned artists who have converted New York, Florida, Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Cruz and Dominican Republic into their second home, but with Puerto Rico in their hearts.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2016-12-04
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Cocolos y Rockeros
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1992-04-28
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