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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Fania Records
Keywords
- new york city
- dancing
- 1970s
- ghetto
- nightclub
- salsa
- fania
- latin music
- lower east side
- puerto rican
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Top Cast
Héctor Lavoe as Self
Willie Colón as Self
Ray Barretto as Self
Bobby Cruz as Self
Cheo Feliciano as Self
Richie Ray as Self
Bobby Valentín as Self
Ismael Miranda as Self
Top Crew
Leon Gast · Director
Victor Kanefsky · Editor
Barrie Singer · Producer
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