CUNY TV's 2012 Emmy Nominated 'Nueva York: Radio Jarocho'

This segment of CUNY TV's magazine show on Latino culture in New York was nominated for a 2012 New York Emmy award in the Historical/Cultural: Program Feature/Segment category.

A profile of Radio Jarocho, a group of musicians and dancers who have devoted themselves to recreating the tradition of the "fandangos" in New York City. Fandangos are parties held around a wooden platform where the sounds of the "zapateado" (foot tapping) and the "jaranas" (a kind of guitar) take viewers to Southern Veracruz, Mexico.

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Nueva York is an Emmy award winning series about Latino culture in New York. The 30-minute show explores the rich textures of Latino society in the city, focusing on politics, art, culture, and the traditions of Spanish-speaking populations across the metropolitan area.

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[ggguzman]

Congratulations and thanks very much from all the Radio Jarocho members for having us in the show. We had a great time in New York and Mexico and thanks very much also for supporting son jarocho and Mexican music. All the best!

[rocicobb]

So proud that Son Jarocho has made it to NYC..Esta musica vale la pena--Mexican Veracruz Music from the soul, Love it!!!