Rumba, Mambo, Samba: Congo influence in the New Wo

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Rumba, Mambo, Samba: Congo influence in the New Wo

Aired June 9, 2005

Millions of African slaves came to the Americas from central Africa--present day Congo and Angola--bringing linguistic, musical and religious traditions with them.

Program Credits:
Host: Georges Collinet
Lead Producer: Ned Sublette
Co-Producer: Sean Barlow
Chief Engineer: Rick Bradley
Series Producer: Sean Barlow