José Feliciano

Nacimiento : 1945-09-10, Lares, Puerto Rico

Historia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia José Monserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945), better known as José Feliciano, is a Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer, best known for many international hits, including his rendition of The Doors' "Light My Fire" and the best-selling Christmas single "Feliz Navidad". His music is known for its fusion of styles: Latin, jazz, blues, soul and even rock, created primarily with his unique, signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, he first received widespread popularity in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number two on the music charts.

Películas

Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar
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El documental oficial sobre la vida y la carrera continua del cantautor y guitarrista José Feliciano, el guitarrista vivo más grande del mundo, el primer artista crossover latino y pionero en la mezcla de géneros musicales y la interpretación de canciones. Desde un barrio empobrecido de Puerto Rico hasta las calles de Spanish Harlem y la cima de las listas de música pop, José Feliciano ha forjado una carrera musical inigualable que abarca cinco décadas. En el apogeo de la popularidad, una controversia nacional casi acaba con su carrera. Su legado perdurable es un testimonio de su innegable talento y su increíble capacidad de recuperación.
My Music: A Classic Christmas
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Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
De Puerto Rico para el mundo
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Sobre la diáspora boricua, en la cual figuran artistas de renombre, quienes han convertido a Nueva York, Florida, Chicago, Hawái, Santa Cruz y República Dominicana en su segundo hogar, pero con Puerto Rico en el corazón.
The Latin Explosion: A New America
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With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.
Les Paul - Live in New York
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This Final Performance Tribute began on Les Paul's 90th birthday when luminaries from the musical world gathered to celebrate at New York's historic Iridium Jazz Club. Les and friends jammed every Monday for the next four years until the legend left us. Great moments from many of those cool sessions are presented in this tribute to the man who created a sonic boom with the solid-body electric guitar. About the Collector's Edition: Les jams live with special guests like Keith Richards, Steve Miller, and José Feliciano. Musical luminaries Bonnie Raitt, Tony Bennett, Sonya Hensley and others share their thoughts on Les. Includes 23 songs played by Les, like "Tennessee Waltz", "Route 66", "Back Home Again in Indiana", and the original rendition of "How High the Moon" with wife Mary Ford.
Kenny Rogers and Friends
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José Feliciano Band: New Morning - The Paris Concert 2008
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Grabado en el New Morning Club de París en agosto de 2008. José Feliciano, respaldado por su magnífica banda de 5 miembros, ofrece una actuación convincente, combinando sin esfuerzo las influencias del flamenco, la bossa nova, el pop y el jazz con inflexiones de guitarra de blues y rock. Lista de canciones: 1. Chico y el hombre 2. Corazón loco 3. Billie Jean 4. Cómo fue 5. Tengo una mujer 6. Lluvia 7. Bamboleo 8. Si ya no me conoces 9. Terreno superior 10. Oye Guitarra Mía 11. Beyond The Sea 12. Afirmación 13. Cherry, Cherry 14. Porqué Te Tengo Que Olvidar 15. Dinero 16. Oye Como Va 17. Purple Haze 18. Sunshine Of Your Love 19. Que Sera 20. Light My Fire
Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos
The film includes highlights of the Banco Popular's music specials, whose production started in 1993.
A Wonderful Christmas
Tio Pepe
The true meaning of Christmas comes home to the Rivera household in a very unexpected way. With Mom expecting a new baby and Dad facing work challenges, young Josie takes it upon herself to make sure the family has a Christmas they'll never forget.
Queridos Reyes Magos
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Homenaje a la tradición de Reyes. El especial presenta la historia de Pepón, un puertorriqueño que regresa a la Isla luego de 20 años. El propósito de su visita es reunirse con su hija para celebrar el día de Reyes y hacer realidad su sueño de quedarse en Puerto Rico junto a sus seres queridos. Entre fantasía y tradición, el especial es un homenaje a los sentimientos de unión y paz que simbolizan los Reyes. Grandes intérpretes de la música latina. Juanes, Olga Tañón, Daddy Yankee, Julieta Venegas, Víctor Manuel, José Feliciano, Manny Manuel y Tito “El Bambino” son algunos de los artistas que participan este año. Esta producción musical ofrece un repertorio navideño variado en géneros y muy bailable. La salsa la traen artistas como Andy Montañez, Cheo Feliciano e Ismael Miranda. La controversia jíbara está representada por las voces de Victoria Sanabria, Eduardo Villanueva, Mariano Cotto y un grupo de niños trovadores, entre otros exponentes de nuestra música.
En mi país
José Feliciano
La ilusión y la alegría de la Navidad llegan desde los cuatro puntos cardinales de América Latina. La película recrea una típica fiesta de Navidad con artistas puertorriqueños y latinoamericanos, que transmiten cómo se celebra la Navidad en sus países.
Celia Cruz: ¡Azúcar!
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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.
Raíces
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Especial del Banco Popular de Puerto Rico editado en DVD, dedicada a la presencia afroantillana en nuestro folklore.
Guitarra Mía: Un Tributo a José Feliciano
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El especial musical de Banco Popular del año 2000 marca la primera vez que se dedica un programa a la trayectoria de un artista que aún vive – José Feliciano – quien abrió brecha en la tendencia hacia el "cross-over" entre la cultura latina y la continental. En este especial artistas y grupos musicales interpretan composiciones originales de Feliciano y otras por las cuales se dio a conocer internacionalmente como cantante y guitarrista.
Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis
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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.
Ricky Martin: One Night Only
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Hip-shaking heartthrob Ricky Martin was a prime architect of the "Latin explosion" that blindsided pop music in the late 1990s. In this concert at New York City's Liberty State Park, Martin tears through his hits, including "La Vida Loca" and "La Copa de la Vida," and music icons Carlos Santana and José Feliciano join Martin onstage. In behind-the-scenes footage, the singer discusses his meteoric rise to fame and expectations for the future.
Con la música por dentro: cien años de historia
Through music, the world has learn about our sensibility, our happiness... in one word, our soul. This video presents the history of Puerto Rican music throughout 100 years.
Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó
Homage to famed 1950’s Puerto Rican singer, composer, and television personality Bobby Capó.
Somos un solo pueblo
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.
Un pueblo que canta
Homage to Puerto Rican composers, musicians, and singers.
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is a 1983 television special produced by Suzanne de Passe for Motown Records, The show was also co-written by de Passe along with Ruth Adkins Robinson who would go on to write shows with de Passe for the next 25 years, including the follow up label tributes—through "Motown 40," Buz Kohan was the head writer of the threesome. The program was taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983,[1] and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Among its highlights were Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", a Jackson 5 reunion.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Our Guests at Heartland
Billy Shears, quien conoce a la banda “Lonely Hearts Club Band” es el nieto del famoso Sergeant Pepper. Será el protector del instrumento mágico de la banda, intentando evitar que los chicos malos liderados por el magnate de la música B.D. Brockhurst lo robe.
Aaron Loves Angela
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Aaron and Angela, two young adults living in the Harlem ghetto of New York City, are deeply in love with each other. The only thing standing in the way of their love is their families. Aaron is black, while Angela is Puerto Rican, and neither family wants one of their own to associate with the others. As the pair rebel against the prejudices of their families, they soon find the conflict spreading out to their friends and neighbors, until the hatred threatens to spiral out of control.
Aaron Loves Angela
Aaron and Angela, two young adults living in the Harlem ghetto of New York City, are deeply in love with each other. The only thing standing in the way of their love is their families. Aaron is black, while Angela is Puerto Rican, and neither family wants one of their own to associate with the others. As the pair rebel against the prejudices of their families, they soon find the conflict spreading out to their friends and neighbors, until the hatred threatens to spiral out of control.
All Tropical Hits
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Take a trip to paradise without ever leaving home with this dance-worthy compilation of music videos from some of tropical music's biggest names, including José Feliciano, Héctor Acosta and El Chaval. Tracks include "No Es una Novela" by Monchy y Alexandra, "Me Liberé" by Rafely Rosario, "Shorty Shorty" by Xtreme, "Ya No Llores" by Baby Boy, "Quedé Sólo en la Pobreza" by Kiko Rodríguez and many more.