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Spanish music in America (pt 2/2)

A report on the integration problems experienced by Costa Ricans in North America and the cultural initiatives to retain the musical heritage of the people. Life in the neighbourhood of New York's Spanish Harlem is described through a series of interviews. Francisco Diez, a campaigner for change in the Puerto Rican community, talks of the struggles for young people in particular and his hopes for improving opportunities and education. Members of the New York Salsa band 'Cruz Control' demonstrate how their music has kept the Puerto Rican culture alive.

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3 minutes