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What does “Está Rico '' by Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny have in common with “Made For Now” by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee? They both high-jacked AfroBeats and did not give the genre’s origin props. Bakosó is a film that does the opposite, following DJ Jigüe to his hometown of Santiago de Cuba to find inspiration from the new sounds. He finds Afrobeats has helped create a new genre called Bakosó, which itself is beautiful proof that the exchange between Cuba and Africa did not end with the Transatlantic slave trade. Through stunning visuals and a score created by the founders of the genre, the film shows the technology, culture and landscape that shape this African-Caribbean fusion. Ritmo Latinx Films Showcase.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    50 minutes
  • Language
    Spanish w/ English Subtitles
  • Country
    Cuba, USA
  • Director
    Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
  • Screenwriter
    Ayme Sosa Pompa
  • Producer
    Fantauzzi Brothers
  • Filmmaker
    Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
  • Cast
    Dj Jigüe, Ozkaro Delga2, Maykel El Padrino, El Inka.
  • Editor
    Alian Hernandez
  • Music
    Isnay Rodriguez “Dj Jigüe”