Arena — Caribbean Nights: Danzon (S1 E288)

In an old church in Havana, the Urfe brothers play Danzones, the first popular Cuban music to emerge from the blend of African and European traditions at the turn of the century. The dance it inspired was considered shocking by colonial Cuban society.

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Original title: Arena
Genres: Documentary
Release date: 1986-06-16
Runtime: 90 min
Status: Returning Series
Production countries: United Kingdom
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 692
Networks: BBC Four, BBC Two

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