In 1996, Ry Cooder went to Cuba, rediscovering talents of Cuba's foremost musicians and making a recording with them that sold millions and earned a Grammy Award. Cooder now returns to Cuba with filmmaker Wim Wenders to reveal the stories, personalities, and music of the performers who collaborated on that recording. Includes live performances in Amsterdam and at Carnegie Hall.

In 1996, Ry Cooder went to Cuba, rediscovering talents of Cuba's foremost musicians and making a recording with them that sold millions and earned a Grammy Award. Cooder now returns to Cuba with filmmaker Wim Wenders to reveal the stories, personalities, and music of the performers who collaborated on that recording. Includes live performances in Amsterdam and at Carnegie Hall.

After a lifetime of Latin music performance throughout the world, Azuquita (born Camilo Luis Argumédez, 1945 in Panama) whose Cuban parents were both singers of Son Cubano, traveled back to Cuba in 2001 to visit and perform with his friends Los Jubilados, the Son stars of Santiago. The film shares the everyday life of these tireless retired men and follows them as they record their latest record, play for popular local dances, visit with their families, and improvise with other singers on the streets of Santiago.

Explores the polarized world of adolescents in Puerto Rico who prefer salsa music, "cocolos", and the world of those who prefer rock music and rockers. Shows the participation of Dr. Angel Quintero Rivera, sociologist, who actually studies the sociology of popular music in Puerto Rico.

The story of Noni, the music world's latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance.

The story of Noni, the music world's latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz fall fast and hard, despite the protests of those around them who urge them to put their career ambitions ahead of their romance.

From writer/director Stuart Murdoch comes the most delightfully different musical of the year. Eve is a catastrophe - low on self-esteem but high on fantasy, especially when it comes to music. Over the course of one Glasgow summer, she meets two similarly rootless souls: posh Cass and fastidious James. Together they decide there's only one thing to do: form a pop group.

"Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama has helped create some of the most important and resonant songs of all time. Overcoming crushing poverty and staggering tragedies, Rick Hall brought black and white together to create music for the generations. He is responsible for creating the 'Muscle Shoals sound' and the Swampers, the house band at FAME Studios that eventually left to start its own successful studio known as Muscle Shoals Sound"--Container.

They are the voices behind the greatest rock, pop and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. Now, in this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background (backup) singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, and more. Includes behind-the-scenes footage, vintage live performances, and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, and Bette Midler.

They are the voices behind the greatest rock, pop and R&B hits of all time, but no one knows their names. Now, in this award-winning documentary, director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the untold stories of such legendary background singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, and more.

• Los toques. Eleguá ; Ogún ; Ochosi ; Obaloke ; Inle ; Babalú-ayé ; Osain ; Osún ; Obatalá ; Dadá ; Oggé ; Agayú ; Orula ; Oricha-oko ; Ibeyi ; Yeuá ; Oyá ; Yemayá ; Ochún ; Obba ; Oduá ; Changó
• El oru seco
• La contrucción de los tambores.

Batá instruction and performance by Mililian Galis Riveri and others.

"Indie folk heroes Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Tennesee's Old Crow Medicine Show, and Britain's acclaimed Mumford & Sons hopped on a beautiful vintage train and set out across America on a 'tour of dreams.' With poignancy and beauty, Malloy documents these incredible musicians as they ride the rails and wow the crowds from Oakland to New Orleans"--Container.

Against the backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, this documentary interviews members of the Nortec Collective, who create nortec music, a genre of electronic dance music that combines samples of indigenous Northern Mexican music with techno music elements. They discuss the influence of Tijuana history and culture on their music and their attempts to focus more positive attention on Tijuana.

• Disc
• 1. Epsiodes 1-12 (147 min.)
• Disc
• 2. Episodes 13-18 (69 min.).

The story of two of Brazil's most beloved singers, Dalva de Olveira and Herivelto Martins.

• DVD: disc 1. Bridges / produced by Pamela A. Aguilar and Daniel McCabe, written and directed by Daniel McCabe ; Salsa revolution / produced by Jeremy Marre, Pamela A. Aguilar and Daniel McCabe, written by Jeremy Marre and Daniel McCabe, directed by Jeremy Marre
• disc 2. Chicano wave / produced and directed by John J. Valadez, written by John J. Valadez and David Espar ; Divas & superstars / written, produced and directed by Adriana Bosch, co-produced by Joe Cardona.

• Sound disc: Babalu / Desi Arnaz (3:32)
• Mambo Inn / Machito & His Afro-Cuban Orchestra (3:28)
• Manteca / Arturo Sandoval (3:23)
• Anacaona / Cheo Feliciano & the Fania All Stars (4:15)
• Light My Fire / José Feliciano (3:35)
• La Bamba / Ritchie Valens (2:05)
• Las Nubes (live) / Little Joe (4:57)
• Conga / Gloria Estefan (4:11).

"'Latin music USA' highlights the great American music created by Latinos, and celebrates the Latin rhythms at the heart of jazz, rock, country, and rhythm and blues. It's a fresh take on American musical history, reaching across five decades to portray the rich mix of sounds created by Latinos and embraced by all."

Young at Heart Chorus is based in Northampton, Massachusetts. See the final weeks of rehearsal for the group, whose average age is 81 and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music is unexpected, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs that range from James Brown to Coldplay. The group has toured Europe and sung for royalty. Now they are focusing on preparing new songs, not an easy endeavor, for a concert in their home town.

Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams.

Alex Fletcher is a washed-up 80s pop star who has been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit of county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning pop diva Cora Corman invites him to write and record a duet with her. The only problem is that Alex has not written a song in years, he has never written lyrics, and what's worse, he has to come up with a hit in a matter of days. Sophie Fisher is Alex's beguilingly quirky plant lady, whose flair for words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad relationship with the newly famous novelist Sloan Cates, Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the piano, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears and the music if they want to find the love and success they both deserve.

Documentary about the breakup of the Mexican pop music group OV7 (known earlier as Onda Vaselina).

Features legendary Cuban musicians and captures the cinematic history of Cuban music and dance in the 1960's.

Documentary about the world of Bachata music in its purest form as it thrives in New York City and Santo Domingo. Features performances and interviews with Bachata artists and ethnomusicologists. An in-depth exploration of this musical genre, examining various influences from neighboring Caribbean countries and its parallels with American blues.

Composite of all manner of singing in Spain during and after World War II. Singing seemed necessary to survival in the troubled times. Includes film footage of stage, screen, patio, religious, patriotic singing, old and new.

• Kymbala
• Quantanamera
• En orbita
• El raton
• Mi gente
• Ponte duro
• Fania theme.

"The 80,000 people who arrived in Kinshasa, Zaire for the Mohammed Ali-George Foreman fight and a three-day music festival never imaged anything like it. The state was filled with Latin music's most revered artists dancing, singing and playing the music of American salsa that was completely new to a native African audience. All these superstars on stage together produced one of the hottest performances in salsa history ... this concert features Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco and the Fania All Stars ..."--Container.