I just read two articles in el Nuevo Herald about this film El cantante that is a tribute to a legendary salsero and one of my favorites from that era, H?ctor Lavoe. The principal actors in the film are: Ismael Miranda, who was a very good friend of H?ctor Lavoe and Marc Anthony.
Miranda- "Estoy bien emocionado porque no solamente tuve la oportunidad de compartir con H?ctor toda la vida, H?ctor fue uno de mis mejores amigos... que me llamaran y me dieran la oportunidad de estar aqu?, en la pel?cula, es un gran honor", afirm?.
I doubt the film will play in my area once completed however, I think it’s a wonderful tribute to one of best salsa artists of that era and one who had a legendary career with so many hits IMO a repertoire of salsas that are definitely difficult to challenge.
H?ctor was one of the legendary Fania all stars, a group that truly started the 'salsa era' in NY and elsewhere. H?ctor was renowned for his career alongside Willie Col?n, salsero and trombonista. As a duo these two Puertorican salseros were incomparable. I have a complete collection of H?ctor and Willie’s music to remind me of that style of salsa music that I will forever cherish.
Those of you who are also fans of H?ctor Lavoe will surely agree that his music is incomparable. IMO there is no sonero today who can match Lavoe, that’s probably why salsa has practically reached a standstill over the last decade except for the contributions of some really good Colombian groups over the years. Cuban musicians have always held their own and certainly represent a different genre of salsa.
El cantante is currently being filmed in PR and after that it will probably be available on DVD. Some of my favorite songs by Lavoe are: "Pira?a", "Calle Luna, Calle Sol", "La Murga", "D?a de suerte", "El cantante", "Rompe sarag?ey", and "Triste y vac?a".
One aspect I admire about Puertoricans is the respect they have for their legendary artists and H?ctor Lavoe is one of them. I will never forget some great moments I have enjoyed in San Juan, PR when music was played by legends like H?ctor Lavoe and Wille Col?n… the dance floor was always full.
I truly hope El cantante turns out to be a good Spanish film.
Here are the links to the articles of the film and Lavoe.
I. Miranda
Lavoe
LDG.
Miranda- "Estoy bien emocionado porque no solamente tuve la oportunidad de compartir con H?ctor toda la vida, H?ctor fue uno de mis mejores amigos... que me llamaran y me dieran la oportunidad de estar aqu?, en la pel?cula, es un gran honor", afirm?.
I doubt the film will play in my area once completed however, I think it’s a wonderful tribute to one of best salsa artists of that era and one who had a legendary career with so many hits IMO a repertoire of salsas that are definitely difficult to challenge.
H?ctor was one of the legendary Fania all stars, a group that truly started the 'salsa era' in NY and elsewhere. H?ctor was renowned for his career alongside Willie Col?n, salsero and trombonista. As a duo these two Puertorican salseros were incomparable. I have a complete collection of H?ctor and Willie’s music to remind me of that style of salsa music that I will forever cherish.
Those of you who are also fans of H?ctor Lavoe will surely agree that his music is incomparable. IMO there is no sonero today who can match Lavoe, that’s probably why salsa has practically reached a standstill over the last decade except for the contributions of some really good Colombian groups over the years. Cuban musicians have always held their own and certainly represent a different genre of salsa.
El cantante is currently being filmed in PR and after that it will probably be available on DVD. Some of my favorite songs by Lavoe are: "Pira?a", "Calle Luna, Calle Sol", "La Murga", "D?a de suerte", "El cantante", "Rompe sarag?ey", and "Triste y vac?a".
One aspect I admire about Puertoricans is the respect they have for their legendary artists and H?ctor Lavoe is one of them. I will never forget some great moments I have enjoyed in San Juan, PR when music was played by legends like H?ctor Lavoe and Wille Col?n… the dance floor was always full.
I truly hope El cantante turns out to be a good Spanish film.
Here are the links to the articles of the film and Lavoe.
I. Miranda
Lavoe
LDG.
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