Rhumba #1
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Rhumba #1
Artist
Cheri Randolph
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Shown in this photograph is one of the beautiful exotic dancers of the Tropicana Club in Havana, Cuba.
The Tropicana had an impact in spreading Cuban culture internationally. New York's Tropicana was a Latin music club launched in 1945 by two Cuban restaurateurs, the brothers Manolo and Tony Alfaro, who made it the most glamorous nightclub in the Bronx. On the TV series I Love Lucy, the character Ricky Ricardo (played by Cuban-born Desi Arnaz) was a singer and bandleader at Manhattan's fictional Tropicana nightclub, now recreated in reality in Jamestown, New York at the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center's Tropicana Room. In 2004, the Atlantic City Tropicana opened The Quarter, which attempts to recreate the architecture, atmosphere and cuisine of Old Havana during the 1940s. In its September 1956 issue, Show magazine displayed a four-page spread on
Tropicana (1957), a Mexican musical comedy filmed on location at the cabaret and featuring some of the Tropicana's performers.
Note: This image has been processed using a painting filter and will be more effectively printed on a matte surface paper such as Somerset Velvet or watercolor paper.
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January 20th, 2013
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Comments (24)
Cheri Randolph
Karen, I am complimented that you listed "Rhumba" as one of your favs. Thanks for visiting!
Douglas Taylor
What a wonderful creation you've made here, Cheri. Great initial capture with terrific lighting, and it has a superb sense of energy. f/v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Douglas, thanks for your nice compliment and the f/v also. You're correct about the energy - it was one of the most lively dance performances I've seen.
Cheri Randolph
Heidi, I'm glad that you enjoyed the photo and the description. Sure appreciate your vote!
Randy Rosenberger
Cheri, absolutely beauty and striking color all in one. Superb lighting on this fine piece. fave and vote
Kaye Menner
Love dancing, Cheri... and love your image, colors and texture. Voted. (Thanks for your congrats).
Kym Backland
Cheri, I love, love, love this! I mean who doesn't love a Cuban dancer from the TROPICANA! how fantastic you got to go there! I like that you wrote about Ricky Ricardo in the description.. I love how your signature watermark matches the fuchsia dance outfit! The black background...soooo beautiful Cheri! you are soooo talented! Voted, favorited.. and google plus..
Cheri Randolph replied:
Kym, Thanks SO MUCH for your positive and fun comment! I am sincerely grateful that you enjoyed it so much, plus that you were considerate enough to promote it as you did.