Celia Cruz
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Havanna, Cuba
Adult: No
Deathday: July 16, 2003
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Affair in Havana
Overview: While in Havana, a musician gets involved with a crippled man and his beautiful wife... with deadly results.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-10-01
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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary History Music TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2021-12-10
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Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2004-01-27
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Fania All Stars: Live In Africa 1974
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Genres: Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1993-01-22
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Celia: The Queen
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-04-26
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The Last Fight
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-07
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Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-12
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Somos un solo pueblo
Overview: 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.
Genres: Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-12-03
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Salsa
Overview: The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert footage, there's also included a history of Salsa, and vintage film clips of Hollywood's portrayal of Latinos in movies during the 1930's and 40's.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-08-18
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Rafael Hernández, jibarito del mundo
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1992-01-02
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Soul Power
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-10
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From Son to Salsa
Overview: A testimony about Afro-Cuban popular music from its origins to the present day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1997-09-12
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Angelitos negros
Overview: Through choreography, it offers the representation of a baquiné or a Puertor Rican child's wake.
Genres: Drama Documentary Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1980-12-23
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Celia Cruz & Friends: A Night of Salsa
Overview: 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."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-02
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The Perez Family
Overview: In the midst of the Mariel boat lift -- a hurried exodus of refugees from Cuba going to America -- an immigration clerk accidentally presumes that dissident Juan Raul Perez and Dorita Evita Perez are married. United by their last name and a mutual resolve to emigrate, Dorita and Juan agree to play along. But it gets complicated when the two begin falling for each other just as Juan reunites with his wife, Carmela, whom he hasn't seen in decades.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-12
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Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Overview: 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!
Genres: Family Music TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-05
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Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Overview: 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!
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-01
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Overview: Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.
Genres: Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-30
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Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Overview: 'Salsa' captures a unique moment in time for this most exuberant and socially dynamic music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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