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Contributing Institution:
Chicano Studies Research Center Library
Title: Humberto Cane Papers
Creator:
Cane, Humberto 1918 - 2000
Identifier/Call Number: 12
Physical Description:
15 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1941-1998
Abstract: This is a collection of Cuba-born bandleader Humberto Cane's various papers, mainly sheet music and other papers related to
performances of his band.
Physical Location: COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library
and Archive for paging information.
Language of Material:
English
, Spanish; Castilian
.
Open for research.
This collection was given to the Chicano Studies Research Center by the UCLA Music Library. Deed is not on file here at the
CSRC archive or at the UCLA Music Library. Provenance is inconclusive as of this writing.
The collection is organized in the following series:
- Series 1. Books
- Series 2. Manuscripts
- Series 3. Photographs
- Series 4. Printed materials
- Series 5. Realia
Born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1918, multi-instrumentalist and band leader Humberto Cané organized one of the most highly regarded
bands in the musical history of Mexico--specifically in the genres of Mambo and Cha Cha. In 1947 it was Cane's group that
backed up Benny More in the recording of a now famous 10-inch LP at the outset of the popularization of Cha Cha and Mambo.
Previously recording with Conjunto Matamoros, it is said that his collaborations with El Barbaro del Ritmo had helped spawn
his particular soneo style. Cane died in Los Angeles in 2000.
[Identification of item], Humberto Cane Papers, 12, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.
Processed by Angeline Macaspac in 2010. Finding aid revised by Jason Lowder under the supervision of Doug Johnson in 2020.
The revision occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic so there was no access to the physical collection.
This is a collection of Humberto Cane's various papers, mainly sheet music and other papers related to performances of his
band. There are also photographs and scrapbookds documenting his career in Cuba, Mexico City, and Los Angeles.
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user
must assume full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication
rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Cha-cha (Dance)
Cuba
Mambo (Dance)
Rumba (Dance)
Latin jazz
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Mexico City (Mexico)