Series 1

Philly Rumba

"Philly Rumba" is a short film that features African American and Latin American percussionists and cultural keepers who have played a role in preserving the culture of rumba percussion in the Philadelphia region.

Philly Rumba is the first series of the Cultural Justice Project digital archive.

Teaser

Philly Rumba Team

Co-Directors/Producers: Melissa Beatriz & Andrés Cisneros
Co-Producer: Lila Yomtoob
Archival Producer: Matt Lavine
Associate Producer/Editor: Erika Ramirez
Cinematographer: Aidan Un
Camera 2 & Lighting: Ty Burdesnki

Community Partner: Timbalona Collective

Funding Support

Collaborations

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