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Mandela neither demanded nor received an entirely unconditional devotion; in power he expected his compatriots to behave as assertive citizens not genuflecting disciples

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Ed Morales

Ed Morales is the author of The Latin Beat: The Rhythms And Roots Of Latin Music From Bossa Nova To Salsa And Beyond (Decapo Books, 2003) and Living in Spanglish: The Search for Latino Identity in America (St Martin's Press, 2003). He writes a weekly Latin music column for Newsday and contributes to the New York Times and The Nation.

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Rice and beans with collard greens: the America of Ray Barretto, 1929-2006

Ed Morales pays tribute to the "Nuyorican" master of Latin Jazz, Ray Barretto.

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