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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)

Music History Documentary
Release Date: 1972, January 1
Directors: Leon Gast
Countries: United States of America
Production: Fania Records
Cast: Willie Colón, Ray Barretto, Cheo Feliciano, Héctor Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Richie Ray, Bobby Valentín, Roberto Roena

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.

Keywords:

new york city dancing 1970s ghetto nightclub lower east side salsa puerto rican latin music fania