Rhythm & Smoke

DVD, 60 minutes, PIONEER

Filmed entirely in Cuba, take a journey beyond the political barriers that isolate this country and its magnificent people to experience some of the finest music ever to emerge from here. With the explosion of Latin music , this remarkable film couldn't have come at a better time. In the tradition of "The Buena Vista Social Club," this is a celebration of the music of Cuba with performances by many of the Country's prominent recording artists including Afrojazz, Cristal, Carlos Varela and Grammy Award winning percussionist Changuito. This DVD also contains a second feature called, The Cigar Version. This film explores in greater detail the masterful method of cigar making. Enjoy the exciting music as you follow along this centuries old process of growing, sorting and fermenting the leaves, to drying and rolling them into the ultimate cigars. This truly is for anyone who loves a fine cigar or outstanding Latin music? or both!.