Salsa
A Latin Legacy
A documentary by:
An original idea by Angie Aguirre who has utilized her experience in covering Latin shows in London during the last decade, as well as her close relationships with promoters and artists who have come to the city.
Salsa music was born in the first half of the Twentieth Century as an expression of the different cultural rhythms that had come together in different parts of the world.
This documentary is an investigation that unites three of the major cities of the world: London, New York and Tokyo with a common relationship that is:
"Salsa as a cultural identifier"
About the Documentary
SALSA AS A CULTURAL IDENTIFIER
We have been fortunate enough to work with these amazing people to help tell their story of Salsa Music.
The strong presence of salsa music in other cultures is the result of these talented, incredibly skilled and creative artists.
Jose Luis Seijas
Camilo Solinti Soler
Fernando KBSON
Amparo Rendon
Dj Will
Angelica Lopez
Andy Wood
Dominique Roome
Dorance Lorza
Dr Patria Roman
Eikel Venegas
Mika Takenaga
Ramiro Zapata 'Gabeto'
Luz Elena Caicedo
Jorge Martínez
Johnny Gee
Jesus Cutiño
Elpidio Alegria
Melvin Burns
Maria Zahouani
Monica Hernandez
Paula Mendez
Elder Sanchez
Omar Puente
Leoncio Caicedo
Oscar Martinez
Roberto Pla
Kai Imaisumi
Santee Hernandez
Saul Maya
Xiomara Granados
Saulo Gonzalez
LONDON
Alec Asgari
Gen Ogimi
Jimmy Bosch
Ryoko Ohara
Shiro Sadamura
TOKYO
NEW YORK
Wilmer Sifontes
Documentary Talent
BARCELONA
Joaquin Arteaga
Jesus Alemany
Carlos Mena
Dj Andy
Eddie Montalvo
Jose Pepito Gomez
Osmar Perrones
Ruben Blades
Ulises Beato
PANAMA
Roberto Delgado
Luis Eduardo Hernandez
CALI
MEXICO
Production Crew
Daniel Castañeda
DIRECTOR
Managing Director at DKD21 Media, has won awards as Imaginando Nuestra Imagen of the Colombian Ministry of Culture for the short Film, El Ascensor Terapeutico, Director of the documentaries Generation South I and II (2011) Brixton Riots 1981-2011(2012), Unemployment XXI Century and Cut it Out(2013).
Maria Florencia Smith
DIRECTOR NY
Masters at NYU in News and Documentary, some of her credits include award-winning films such Bad Frank and The Price of Silent.
Charlie Creed-Miles
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Is a British actor and writer know for The Fith Element (1997), Harry Brown (2009), King Arthur (2004), Peaky Blinders/ Netflix, Wild Bill Giki/Haji Netflix. ALFS nominee (2013) British actor of the Year.
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Jimmy Bosch
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER TOKYO
One of the leading trombone players in contemporary Latin music. World Master Trombonist. Known as "El Trombon Criollo," Bosch has played with top-notch Latin groups as Ruben Blades and Son Del Solar, Mark Anthony, Eddie Palmieri, among others.
Angie Aguirre
PRODUCER
Over eighteen years of experience in media events and production & management roles, specialising in entertainment and corporate events with high-end brands. Also with experience as Producer, Assistant Producer, PR Manager and Events Producer.
Ellie Harwood
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
Currently in her final year of studying Live Events and Television at UAL. Experience includes being Production Manger on short films and events.
Jonathan Stephens
PRODUCING CONSULTANT
PRODUCING CONSULTANT
Currently Producer for the Scranton Shakespeare Festival, he has also worked as management for Punchdrunk’s sell out show Sleep No More in NYC.
Camilo Castañeda
EDITOR & CAMERAMAN TOKYO
Digital Media Producer.
Director and Editor of the documentary E17 My Home. Creative Director at DKD21.
Sebastian Gaviria
CAMERAMAN
Graphic designer, editor and cameraman at DKD21.
Lewis Hill
CAMERAMAN
Final year UAL student with experience in Corporate Filmmaking and Drama editing. Lewis has also had experience working on a BBC commissioned documentary.
Rebeca Ayala
BTS, STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
Trainee from Burgos University, Spain.
Why New York, London and Tokyo?
01
New York
In New York, Salsa music became a characteristic of Latin and Hispanic culture, which allowed it to differentiate itself from surrounding communities, and to be identified as an integrating power.
02
London
In London, Salsa music spread and became a dance culture with its own characteristics. In its infancy it linked to the story of one of the largest serial criminals in the country.
03
Tokyo
In Tokyo, Jimmy Bosch, one of the first Salsa stars, describes how this phenomenon developed in the antipodes of its origin, where Salsa music also has its own history.
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Angie Aguirre
Producer
+44 7765 127098
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