Peret: The King of the Gipsy Rumba
An account of the personal and artistic life of the Spanish singer Peret (1935-2014), the artist who imaginatively mixed various musical styles, such as mambo, tanguillo and rock, to create the gypsy rumba. An epic adventure, from a humble neighborhood of Barcelona to the biggest stages of the world.
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An account of the personal and artistic life of the Spanish singer Peret (1935-2014), the artist who imaginatively mixed various musical styles, such as mambo, tanguillo and rock, to create the gypsy rumba. An epic adventure, from a humble neighborhood of Barcelona to the biggest stages of the world.
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Genre:Documentary, History, Music
Written By:Paloma Zapata
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:La Fábrica Naranja, TV3, TVE
Cast
Paloma Zapata
Director
Andreu Buenafuente
Self - Narrator (voice)
Rosita Pubill
Self - Daughter
Santa Salvat Pubill
Self - Granddaughter (Aunt Rosita)
Daniel Salvat Pubill
Self - Grandson (Peret)
Cèlia Sànchez-Mústich
Self - Biographer
Emiliet Escudé
Self - Cousin
Joan Calabuch Pubill
Self - Musician
Joan Surribas
Self - Sound Technician
Jorge Ragna
Self - Manager
Josep «Kitflus» Mas
Self - Musician
Justo Molinero
Self - Radio Journalist
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