Under the Radar - a documentary film that introduces viewers to the history of Afro-Cuban music and samples Cuba's current music scene. The film's producer/director, jazz saxophonist J. Plunky Branch, documents and highlights the musical collaborations of Afro-Cuban musicians and rappers with noted Afro-American jazz musicians and hip-hop producer Sir Fire. Branch, Sir Fire, and executive producer Alvin Bailey traveled to Havana, Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba, to record a variety of Afro-Cuban artists performing and sharing music, history, and culture; and interacting Under the Radar.
WINNER 2005 INDEEPENDENT BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE AWARD
many thanks to N.A.M.E. BRAND RECORDS
Manuel Denis (solo) Under The Radar (2005) 01-Una ves a la semana
Grupo Denis & Swing (son-seing big band) Under The Radar (2005) 02-Cpullita De Aleli
Grupo Morenas (drums and chants) Under The Radar (2005) 03-Costumbres
Grupo Flokloryuma (drums and chants) Under The Radar (2005) 04-La Africana
Los Profetas (rap) Under The Radar (2005) 05-Blockade
Papo Records (rap) Under The Radar (2005) 06-Revolucion
Salsa voice (impovisedvocals and saxes) Under The Radar (2005) 07-Saxes can't stop
Grupo Free Hole Negroes (Rap) Under The Radar (2005) 08-Cuban pride
Grupo Morenos del Changui (traditional) Under The Radar (2005) 09-Changui Song
Grupo Okan y Maria Vinent (afro-cuban fusion) Under The Radar (2005) 10-Yuca del escandel
Grupo Muralla (afro-cuban rock) Under The Radar (2005) 11-Rumpe Saraguey
Cuarteto de Saxofones Santiago (modern classical) Under The Radar (2005) 12-Paralitico
Live all star Jam (afro-cuban jazz) Under The Radar (2005) 13-Autumn & spring
The Trio (Poetess, sax & congas) Under The Radar (2005) 14-Espiritual
