Produced By Powerhouse Couple/Music Producers
Ray and Vivian Chew and Antonio Martinez, and Featuring Eric Benét,
Louie Vega and Latin Grammy Winner Sergio George
Available Sunday, September 15th on Black
Experience on Xfinity Channel, the Ultimate Destination in Black
Storytelling
Watch the Trailer Here
Today, Comcast announced the premiere of Two Beats, One
Soul, a documentary film that celebrates and explores the
synergies of two cultures by recreating traditional Cuban sounds
and rhythms within today’s musical landscape, on Comcast’s Black
Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free streaming app.
Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity showcases the
ultimate in Black storytelling from diverse programming partners,
film studios, and independent creators, and has released a variety
of original and acquired films and series spotlighting diverse
talent.
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"Two Beats, One Soul" Premieres on
Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity Channel (Graphic: Business
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Husband and wife music producers Ray Chew and Vivian
Scott Chew embark on an ambitious journey to Cuba: two weeks in
Havana to create a collaboration of sounds which originated from
Afro-Caribbean roots that has evolved into what we now consider
modern day Salsa music. Bringing together artists from the U.S. and
Cuba, the film shines a light on Cuban culture and takes the viewer
through the creative process and challenges of producing an album
while providing an auditory sensation that touches the soul.
Featuring Eric Benét, Louie Vega and Sergio
George – who has produced albums for Jennifer Lopez, Marc
Anthony and more. Audiences will walk away feeling the passion,
positive energy, and love that keeps this musical marriage
strong.
Two Beats, One Soul documents the triumphs as well as the
tribulations of their journey, balancing the cultural exchange as
Americans, and demonstrates the many obstacles that Americans may
encounter when doing business in Cuba. From the limitations on
financial transactions to navigating the political landscape, there
were many challenges that surfaced. The film captures the closing
of the Cuban embassy caused by the impact of Category 5 Hurricane
Irma, all the way to mysterious “sonic attacks” and major power
outages across the island. Above all however, this documentary is a
true testimony of making the impossible possible, and never giving
up.
“We are honored to work with music producers and filmmakers
Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew in showcasing the
vibrant history of Afro-Caribbean music in Two Beats, One
Soul on the Black Experience on Xfinity channel,” said Loren
Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and
Platforms, Comcast. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to
amplifying authentic Black stories and culture on a platform that
enables diverse talent to reach and inspire a wider audience.”
"We wanted to pay homage to the wonderful, musical legacy of
Cuba," said filmmakers Ray Chew and Vivian Scott
Chew. "With this film, we are celebrating the dual heartbeats
of both Cuban and American culture. We are grateful to partner with
Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity, a team that shares our
mission to honor the culture and spirit of the human experience and
look forward to audiences seeing the magic we shared while making
this film.”
In addition to this brilliant documentary, a 13-song album was
born from this remarkable experience. The documentary visually
walks through the album-making process, giving the audience an
up-close glimpse into Cuban culture and lifestyle through a musical
lens. Despite language barriers and cultural differences, music has
been hailed as the universal language of mankind. Two Beats, One
Soul - The Deluxe Version, is available on all streaming
platforms.
The Chew’s have brought together classic Cuban harmonies and
paired it with U.S. modern day music while telling an enriching
story of resilience, brother/sisterhood, gratitude and service.
Together, they combined their years of music industry knowledge and
love for Cuban melodies to create an unforgettable experience
through film.
Two Beats, One Soul is directed by Billie Woodruff
and Sara Nesson. Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew
produced alongside Antonio Martinez, Susan Gluth, and Kenny
Gifford, with Mark Grier and Kathy Grier as
executive producers.
For more information about the film, please visit
https://allthingschew.com/2beats1soul/.
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination
of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more. Available
at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity
Stream app, the Black Experience on Xfinity features original and
high-quality content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major
studios, in addition to content from many of Xfinity’s existing
network partners, at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel
1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to
instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:
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connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and
experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of
customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class
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information.
About Ray Chew Ray Chew’s work can be found in front of
the camera and behind the scenes across multiple media outlets,
including ABC's Dancing With The Stars, the Annual Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular. Ray’s
tenure as Music Director on network television started with the
longest-running show in syndication – It’s Showtime at the Apollo
(NBC). His career continued with American Idol (FOX), Sunday Best
(BET), Rising Star (ABC), Singing Bee (NBC), the 65th Annual Emmy
Awards and the Presidential Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.
Ray’s work with orchestras as a conductor and composer has
carried him to prestigious venues all over the world. Ray,
alongside his wife/business partner, Vivian Scott Chew has produced
numerous sold-out productions at the famed Carnegie Hall and are
returning on December 14, 2024 with their fifth iteration of "A
Night of Inspiration" concert series featuring some of the world’s
most notable secular and non-secular artists.
About Vivian Chew Vivian Scott Chew is the Founder of
TimeZone International - the first U.S. based African American
owned company providing international marketing & promotion
services to recording artists. Vivian serves on the boards of the
New Jersey Council on the Arts, Covenant House International, The
Living Legends Foundation, The Bergen Performing Arts Center (NJ),
Protect Our Legacy (founded by the legendary artist, George
Clinton) and is an advisor to the Universal Hip Hop Museum. She is
also the Co-Founder and President of the Power 2 Inspire
Foundation, which was created alongside her husband to identify and
nurture the next generation of music creators and industry
leaders.
In addition to breaking ground in music and philanthropic work,
Vivian also entered into the world of film and tv. She has not only
been a Producer on “Two Beats One Soul,” but also served as a
Producer for “Finding the Funk” (2013) and most recently, the
Executive Producer of her latest film project, “Disco’s Revenge”
debuting on Paramount+ in Spring 2024.
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