In search of new opportunities, he traveled to new york with a suitcase full of dreams and the firm goal of landing a job in the music world. Hector lavoe inedito en concierto bronx new york 1989 by cuarteto23. Lavoe is a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm. This 1981 release was hector lavoes only selfproduced project and it has a more personal feel. Yes it was a big factor in hector lavoes life, but i wish they would have concentrated more on what he represented to the people. His experiences are of both the kindness and lack of kindness of others. In the present day, hector and homeless friends dougie and hazel are given jackets by a stranger. Our latin thing nuestra cosa latina full movie duration. The film follows lavoes passionate relationship with puchi and his skyrocket to international fame. I do accept that it was a huge problem in his life, and carried on til his death. The best musical partnership since lennon and mccartney i. Absolutely fantastic storyline, the film chronicles hector lavoes rise to fame, his battle with drugs. If the movie is to be believed, the same was true for lavoe himself.
The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975 and. He died on june 29, 1993 in new york city, new york, usa. Superstars jennifer lopez and marc anthony headline a film as emotional, powerful, and driving as the man and music whose story it tells, hector lavoe and the. This film is about the life of puerto rican singer hector lavoe, salsa singer, who brought salsa music worldwide, has died at the age of 46, suffering from aids.
The film is based on the life of the late salsa singer hector lavoe. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. The film is told from the viewpoint of puchi, hectors wife, portrayed by lopez. In new york, he meets puchi jennifer lopez, who becomes. By creating a unique connection with the people he sang to, mi gente allowed hector lavoe to bring his talent to his full potential as one of the best performers in salsa music. Hector mcadam is a warmhearted, limping, homeless man whose background is revealed during the film. The singer talks about stepping into the skin of a salsa legend. Its the 1970s, and salsa is exploding on the world with a nuyorican sound from the streets of spanish harlem that blends. Amor sonado and lo deje llorando are enough to buy the whole album but his rendition of the muchcovered bolero seguire mi viaje is surprisingly good and adds a nice romantic touch. This movie was good, but i find that it centralize too much on drugs and all his personal issues. With marc anthony, jennifer lopez, john ortiz, manny perez. Licensed to youtube by umg, adshare for a third party on behalf of discos aries, llc. Based on the life story of the great salsa singer hector lavoe from ponce puerto.
Pop icon marc anthony steps into the role of salsa superstar hector lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a puerto rican teen sensation to his later status as a new york city latin idol while also documenting his ongoing struggle against drug and alcohol addiction. Nilda lavoe, more commonly known as puchi lavoe, was working on voiceover recordings for a movie about her deceased husband hector lavoes life prior to her death. The movie is about the life of hector lavoe marc anthony from the point of view of his wife. His interpretation of this song with the fania all stars in africa back.
Hector lavoe i made a huge impact in my life and hes one of my idols and most of all one of my heroes im an artist he is the reason i want to do this to write music. The life story of hector lavoe who started the salsa movement in 1975. Marc anthony man on fire, big night steps into the role of salsa superstar hector lavoe in this biopic that follows the singer from his early career success as a puerto rican teen sensation. Lavoe was married to famous salsa singer hector levoe, and her full maiden name was nilda puchi roman perez. A great among greats, this great artists life was marked by a tragic destiny.
Hector mcadam is embarking on his annual journey from scotland to a warm refuge in london, where comrades, christmas cheer and a turkey dinner await him. Umpg publishing, amra, umpi, kobalt music publishing, latinautor, and 8 music rights societies. The twodisc anthology contains 27 tracks, including all 14 from 2010s greatest hits which was originally issued in its current remastered form in 2007confused yet. Hector lavoe was born on september 30, 1946 in ponce, puerto rico as hector juan perez martinez.
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