I
had the privilege of attending the opening night
ceremonies of Raíces:The Roots of
Latin Music in New York City. Raíces
is an exhibit held at the Museum of the City
of New York that pays homage to the recognized
pioneers and the overlooked individuals whose
vibrant music has left an indelible imprint
on the development of Latin music and indeed
american culture.
Curated by musician and folklorist Louis Bauzó,
this exhibit features, among other exhibits,
a slide show presentation comprised of classic
black and white photographs from my personal
archive. These photos, some dating back
to the 1950's, feature great Latin artists such
as Tito
Puente, Machito, Mongo Santamaria, Tito
Rodriguez, Willie Bobo, Candido
Camero, Patato
Valdez, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and
Giovanni
Hidalgo among many others.
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