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!

A testimony about Afro-Cuban popular music from its origins to the present day.

Presents a bit of the history of the migration of our people, people who came out opening new horizons and looking for new destinations. During that absence, it has been music that has defined us and served to remove barriers and grow closer.

В 1980 году Кастро отпустил с Кубы политических заключенных и просто уголовников в Америку. Среди добравшихся до Майами и герои этой картины. Хуан Перес отсидел 20 лет за то, что сжег свою плантацию сахарного тростника, не желая, чтобы она досталась коммунистам. Разбитной красавице Дорри Перес просто надоело работать и она хочет рок-н-ролла и Джона Уэйна. Хуана все эти годы ждет жена Кармела с дочерью. Но сразу по приезде в долгожданную страну свободы и равных возможностей, эти люди убеждаются в том, что им никто не рад. Об их забавных и частенько горьких приключениях и рассказывается в этой картине, поставленной по роману Кристины Белл.

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.

Through choreography, it offers the representation of a baquiné or a Puertor Rican child's wake.

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

Cándida's boyfriend left her in Spain to go to work to Havana. After twenty years without news, she decides to go look for him, although the only thing she knows of him is his name. In the port of Havana, she is confused with a jewel smuggler, which kicks off a series of comical events.