Tonight, the Caribbean Cultural Center in conjunction with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation present a screening of When The Spirits Dance Mambo, the critically acclaimed film co-directed and produced by Bobby Shephard and Dr. Marta Moreno Vega. Check out the details below…

Tracing the role of sacred African thought and practices in the formation of Cuban society, culture and music, the documentary is a tribute to the spiritual energy that traveled form West Africa to Cuba and New York. The film was shot over a three month period in Cuba and New York. “When the Spirits Dance Mambo” documents the roots of the sacred African religion, La Regla de Ocha (known as Santeria). There will be a question and answer with Dr. Marta Moreno Vega directly following the film.

Hansborough Recreation Center
35 W 134th St
New York, NY 10037-2503
(212) 234-9603

Start Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm

For more info on tonight’s screening, click here: When The Spirits Dance Mambo Screening..

And for a taste of what to expect, see the clip below…

Tags: Africa, Arts, Bobby Shephard, Caribbean Cultural Center, Cuba, Dance, Documentaries, Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, Events, Films, Harlem, La Regla de Ocha, Movies, New York, New York City, NYC, Religion, Santería, When The Spirits Dance Mambo

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