De Puerto Rico para el mundo 2016
On the Puerto Rican diaspora, which includes renowned artists who have converted New York, Florida, Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Cruz and Dominican Republic into their second home, but with Puerto Rico in their hearts.
On the Puerto Rican diaspora, which includes renowned artists who have converted New York, Florida, Chicago, Hawaii, Santa Cruz and Dominican Republic into their second home, but with Puerto Rico in their hearts.
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.
Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.
The illusion and joy of Christmas arrives from the four cardinal points of Latin America. The film recreates a typical Christmas party with Puerto Rican and Latin American artists, whom convey how Christmas is celebrated in their countries.
The film includes highlights of the Banco Popular's music specials, whose production started in 1993.
The social vision of the lives of three Hispanic singer-songwriters who enjoy the favor of Puerto Rican public and Latin America is presented: Rubén Blades, Juan Luis Guerra, and Robi Draco Rosa. Through this special a fitting tribute to the work of composition and artistic interpretation of these three pillars of Latin music is achieved.
Homage to Puerto Rican composer Catalino Curet Alonso, or as his friends and fans call him, "Tite", representing how widely influential the composer remains.
Dedicated to the legendary Puerto Rican singer and guitarist, the film is a narrative about José Feliciano's remarkable life and prolific musical career as the first crossover Latin artist in the United States. This special and unique project takes viewers on a visual journey through Feliciano's unique life using archival concerts and vintage footage coupled with testimonials. It combines musical performances by José Feliciano and artists such as Marc Anthony, Son by Four, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Luis Enrique, Ednita Nazario, Michael Stuart, among others.
The music of the Puerto Rican composer Pedro Flores which was televised on Dec. 8, 1996.
125 years of music in Puerto Rico from 1893 to 2018.
Homage to the Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández.
Ocho Puertas is a popular Puerto Rican club where many of the future musical talents of Puerto Rico were first showcased, and given a chance to succeed.
A tribute to the iconic mega salsa band, Puerto Rico's own, El Gran Combo.
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.
Reflects on the similarities between Puerto Rico and Cuba in musical, cultural, and physical terms. A journey through these two Caribbean countries will transport the viewer to enjoy both music and beautiful landscapes. It shows not only iconic places, but unique collaborations among Puerto Rican and Cuban artists performing together for the first time to delight audiences with musical arrangements that are innovative and different.
Explore the 500-year history of the city of San Juan, from the move from Caparra to the different invasions during these centuries. It also looks at how different situations and people were key to what is now the capital of Puerto Rico. This documentary presents, through the recreation of key situations, archival material, and accounts of historians and researchers, decisive moments that influenced what is now the capital.
This musical production completes the trilogy dedicated to Christmas which began in 2004. This musical approach is characterized by the integration of contemporary rhythms such as reggaeton with traditional sounds, leading the viewer to experience new aspects in music.
Homage to Puerto Rican composers, musicians, and singers.
Christmas Musical Special from Banco Popular that presents many Christmas traditions from Puerto Rico. It centers on a man who, away for 20 years, returns to Puerto Rico to celebrate Three Kings Day with his family and rediscovers childhood memories rooted in the southern towns of Juana Díaz and Guayama. Includes perfomances by José Feliciano, Olga Tañón, Andy Montañez, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, and Julieta Venegas.
Andrés is a nine year old boy musician who plays the treble. On the way to a recital with his parents and in the midst of endless traffic, he tries to practice the melody he’ll be playing. Frustrated by the traffic, the heat, and that he can’t play the piece correctly, Andrés bursts in anger, throwing his instrument, which stops time as it touches the floor.