Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects in Media

Period of Performance

1/1/1981 - 12/31/1981

Funding Totals

$56,995.00 (approved)
$56,995.00 (awarded)


Machito and the Roots of Latin Music

FAIN: GN-*0182-81

Nubia Music Society (Bronx, NY 10455)
Carlos G. Ortiz (Project Director: July 1980 to October 1990)

To support production and post-production of a 60 minute social history documentary film on the life of Cuban bandleader and singer Machito, and through him an examination of the roots of his music.