Celia Cruz

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.

Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in October 1974. The film was made from archival footage; other footage shot at the time focusing on the fight was edited to form the film When We Were Kings.

Hosted by Pop and Latin singing sensations Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony, this all-star tribute honors the undisputed Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, an artist of immeasurable standing whose career has spanned more than five decades. Her music and incomparable charisma have touched the hearts and souls of millions of people from every race, nationality, and culture throughout the world. The Queen of Salsa has carried her title with class and distinction; her powerful voice and electrifying rhythm have garnered more than 60 worldwide recognitions, multiple gold and platinum records, and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Her boundless enthusiasm, genuine warmth, and deep-seated humanitarianism have made Celia Cruz the music industry's most accomplished and revered performer and the world's most notable ambassador of Hispanic culture.

Shot at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, Gloria Estefan's Live in Atlantis features the hits "Coming Out of the Dark," "Oye," and "Mi Tierra." The DVD also contains medleys of such hits as "Conga/1-2-3/Get on Your Feet/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and songs from the Grammy Award-winning CD "Alma Caribeña," featuring performances by Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, and José Feliciano. Also included are Gloria's bio, discography, and a photo gallery.

Crowned the "Queen of Salsa," Cuban-born singer Celia Cruz performs in this concert video featuring Latin jazz legend Tito Puente, La India, Johnny Pacheco and the RMM Orchestra. The flamboyant Cruz and her talented friends heat up the dance hall with songs such as "La Vida Es un Carnival," "La Voz de Experiencia," "Quimbara," "Babalu," "Siboney," "El Cumbachera," an improvised version of "Guantanamera" and Cruz's signature song, "Bemba Colora."

The loveable Sesame Street characters congregate on FIESTA! to sing some of their favorite songs. As always a few humans are along for the ride as well, and this time around Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz help out with some vocal melodies. A sing-along option allows viewers to flex their vocal chords as well, providing a lot of fun for all the family!

Un testimonio sobre la música popular afrocubana desde sus orígenes hasta la actualidad.

A través de este especial se presentó un pedacito de la historia de la migración de nuestra gente, la gente que salió abriendo nuevos horizontes y buscando nuevos destinos. Durante esa ausencia ha sido la música la que nos ha definido, ha sido la música la que ha servido para eliminar barreras y acercarnos como un pueblo.

Después de veinte años de prisión en Cuba, Juan Raúl Pérez se marcha a Miami para reunirse con su esposa Carmela y su hija Teresa. En el barco, conoce a Dottie Pérez, una antigua prostituta que sueña con el rock-and-roll y John Wayne. Al llegar, un oficial de inmigración comete un error: cree que Juan y Dottie están casados. Carmela, preocupada, al ver que su marido Raúl no llega a casa, piensa que no está entre los refugiados que acaban de llegar. Acusado del abandono de su esposa e hija, Juan trata de solucionar la situación de la mejor manera posible.

En 1974, la presentación de los All Stars en el estadio Statu Hai (con una capacidad de 80.000 espectadores) en Kinshasa (Zaire) fue grabada por Leon Gast y estrenada como la película Live in Africa en 1974 (distribuida en video en el Reino Unido bajo el título Salsa Madness en 1991). Esta representación zaireña ocurrió en el festival de música que se llevó a cabo en combinación con el combate boxístico por el título de los pesos pesados entre Mohammed Ali y George Forman. La Fania All-Stars compartió tarima con Stevie Wonder y otros artistas muy conocidos.

Through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, the documentary relates the life and career of Rafael Hernández, one of Puerto Rico’s most renowned and beloved composers of popular songs.

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!

Singer-turned-boxer Andy 'Kid' Clave signs a contract with a shady promoter Joaquin Vargas. But Clave turns against Vargas when the promoter's thugs kill Clave's girlfriend when he thinks about backing out of the contract. While seeking a way to get revenge against Vargas, Clave learns that he has a blood clot in his head. But nothing will deter him from getting his revenge and making a shot at the title.

Nos ofrece con su coreografía la representación de un baquiné o velorio de un niño puertorriqueño.

While in Havana, a musician gets involved with a crippled man and his beautiful wife... with deadly results.

Una gallega cuyo novio la dejó en España para venir a trabajar en la Habana, después de 20 años sin noticias del mismo, decide venir a buscarlo. Cándida es confundida en el puerto con una contrabandista de joyas y esto da inicio a una serie de enredos divertidísimos.