Spirits of Havana

This feature documentary offers a glimpse of contemporary Cuba’s rich musical culture through the experiences of renowned Canadian soprano sax player and flautist Jane Bunnett. Jane and her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer, are surrounded by the charm of Old Havana as they connect with some of the city's finest musicians—like singers Bobby Carcasses and Amado Dedeu —for a recording session. Bunnett and Cramer then venture to small towns like Cienfuegos and Camaguey, where they hook up with local musicians and visit music schools. Global music fans will be captivated by the performances of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, a celebrated Afro-Cuban rumba group, and Desandann, a 10-member a cappella choir that sings in Haitian Creole.

• Luis O. GarciaDirector
• Bay WeymanDirector
• Peter StarrProducer
• Louise LoreExecutive Producer
• John WestheuserDirector of Photography
• Ricardo AcostaEditor

Release date

January 1, 2000

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

G

Genres

Documentary

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