La Salsa Vive
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In the tradition of The Buena Vista Social Club, Juan Carvajals joyful debut LA SALSA VIVE ('Salsa Lives') is a vibrant cinematic exploration of a musical movement that has ignited generations, salsa, weaving stories from its origins in 1960s New York City, USA, to its contemporary thriving scene in Cali, Colombia. Born from the rich, interwoven sounds of the Caribbean, salsa emerged in New York as a powerful cultural force, bringing dozens of Latin American musical traditions under one umbrella. As its popularity shifted over time, salsa found a fervent new home in Cali, where it continues to thrive with unmatched energy across dance schools, nightclubs, orchestras, and the citys spirited neighbourhoods. Blending remarkable archival footage, live recordings and illuminating interviews with legends including singers Rubén Blades and Henry Fiol, percussionists Samuel Formell and Johnny "Dandy" Rodríguez, and 100-year-old maestro Willie Rosario, LA SALSA VIVE captures both the history and enduring pulse of salsa. Celebrating devoted dancers, music collectors, and a new generation embracing its rhythms, the film - a smash hit at the Colombian box office - is an exhilarating love letter to a vivid and living cultural legacy.
Details
Catalogue Number: PAL339Format: DVD
Genre: Documentary, Music
Rating: PG
Release Date: 18 11 2026
Production Year: 2025
Distributor: 101
Languages: Spanish
Rating Advice: Mild Drug References
Distributor: Madman Entertainment
Directors: Juan Carvajal
Actors: Rubén Blades, Mauro Castillo, Gary Dominguez
