Without a doubt, "YO SOY, DEL SON A LA SALSA" is worth anyone's while to fall in love and appreciate salsa the music, the culture it represents, and the pure understanding of what various types of salsas there are. I thought I knew much but after this I a sponge absorbing all I could. It is with this documentary that I immediately went out and bought the fantastic double-CD set and have enjoyed it ... going on 11 years now. All the stars involved in this documentary is a true rarity. To have them captured in one film was done with immense honor and respect. Other documentaries I've ever seen may involve recycled footage and does not explore further than the handful of artists, at least in the US knows about. This dug deeper and grasped -- the History of Salsa. I urge all to take the time to watch this, and as I did, fall in love.
2 Reviews
Superficial Overview of Popular Latin Music
noralee19 December 2005
Warning: Spoilers
"The History of Salsa (Yo soy, del Son a la Salsa )" is not a great documentary (I learned other information from a roots music series Harry Belafonte narrated on PBS a few years ago) and it simply assumed too much familiarity from the viewer (I knew just about zip about salsa musicians.)
There's not enough analysis of what each artist they raved about had actually contributed to the genre.
I can't believe that in 100 years Celia Cruz is the only woman in the field.
But this is still worthwhile to see to get exposure to Latin music.
(originally written 9/21/1997)
There's not enough analysis of what each artist they raved about had actually contributed to the genre.
I can't believe that in 100 years Celia Cruz is the only woman in the field.
But this is still worthwhile to see to get exposure to Latin music.
(originally written 9/21/1997)
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