
Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.
Raíces was directed by Paloma Suau.
Raíces holds an average rating of 10.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Raíces runs for 1h 30min, and was released in 2001.
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