Humberto Cane Record Collection, 1944-1998

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Summary

Creators:
Cane, Humberto 1918 - 2000
Abstract:
This collection of LP records and audio cassette tapes is from the personal collection of Humberto Cane, Cuban born band leader, composer and arranger.
Extent:
7 linear feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Humberto Cane Record Collection, 700, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of approxamately 450 LP records and 200 audio cassettes, mostly Latin jazz.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.
Processing information:

Processed by Maria Huacuja in 2009. 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.

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.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Humberto Cane Record Collection, 700, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Los Angeles, Chicano Studies Research Center Library, 193 Haines Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544, US
Contact:
(310) 206-6052
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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