"Candido - Hands Of Fire" And "Como Se Forma Una Rumba" On DVD From MVD

Oaks, PA - Music Video Distributors and Latin Jazz are pleased to announce the home viewing release of two new DVD titles for worldwide distribution on DVD. The series will be released on April 15, 2006 (prebook cutoff March 21) and each DVD will boast a $19.95 retail price.

CANDIDO - HANDS OF FIRE
Ivn Acosta's 68-minute documentary focuses on Candido's contribution to the world of Cuban music, American Jazz and Latin Jazz. Through conversations, performances and testimonies, “Candido - Hands of Fire" captivates the audience from start to finish. Candido Camero is considered to be one of the greatest Cuban percussionists to come to the United States. He has played with more than two hundred incredible musicians such as: Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente,Graciela, Tito Rodriguez, Bobby Cap, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Chico O'Farrill, Ray Charles, Mongo Santamaria, John Coltrane, Randy Weston, Billy Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra, Graciela, Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Bobby Sanabria, Machito and Lecuona, amongst the world's most popular musicians.

Selection # DJ903
UPC: 022891990390
Run Time: 68 Minutes
Audio: AC3

COMO SE FORMA UNA RUMBA
Ivn Acosta's “Como se forma una Rumba" (How to Create a Rumba) sheds light on the origins and roots of some of the most popular Cuban rhythms. This dynamic audio-visual package features an exciting procession of testimonies, great Afro-Cuban jams and colloquial jokes. Artists featured include: Maestro Chico O'Farrill, Jos Fajardo, Juan Pablo Torres, Alfredo Valds, Jr., Cndido Camero, Horacio “El Negro" Hernandez, Israel Kantor, Malena Burke, David Oquendo, Vicente Snchez, Aguedo Valds-Luna, Carlos y Marta, Ulices del Toro, Mirta Gmez, Paquito Hechavarra, Nelson “El Flaco"Padrn, Armando Lpez, Art Farmer, Super Son Cubano, Los Santos, and Raices Habaneras.

Selection # DJ904
UPC: 022891990499
Run Time: 73 Minutes
Audio: AC3