A Tuba To Cuba

Feb 15, 2019

1h 22m

★ 6.6

Overview

A son seeking to fulfill his late father’s dream takes his band from the storied city of New Orleans to the shores of Cuba, where — through the universal language of music — dark and ancient connections between their peoples reveal the roots of jazz.

Genres

Documentary

Music

History

Production Companies

Nom de Guerre Films

Preservation Hall Films

Setlife Films

A Tuba To Cuba Trailers

Cast

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Ben Jaffe

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Rickie Monie

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Walter Harris

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Charlie Gabriel

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Ronell Johnson

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Clint Maedgen

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Mark Anthony Braud

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Greg Lucas

Elijah Jamal Balbed grew up in Washington DC in the midst of one of its most difficult eras, as its identity was being tested. As the city changed around him, his budding career as a musician exposed him to the people and music providing a voice and an outlet to the people of DC. Now tasked with preserving and sharing that tradition, Balbed reflects on balancing that responsibility with creating a musical identity of his own.

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