In 1974, during the heyday of New York City’s salsa explosion, the Fania All-Stars, a group that brought together several of the Fania record label’s most popular artists, were invited to perform in front of 80,000 people at a stadium in Zaire, Africa. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Celia Cruz
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Celebrates 15 Years With New Album
In celebration of their 15-year anniversary, 2x GRAMMY® Award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is proud to announce the release of their aptly titled sixth album Anniversary due out on April 16th, 2018, on ArtistShare. Continue Reading →
Eagle Theater In Spanish Harlem, 1900-1927
In “El Barrio,” the building was built in 1914 as it’s listed in the 1926 Film Daily Year Book the Eagle Theatre, with 600 seats at 1852 Third Avenue in Spanish Harlem, NY.
“La Diva – La Lupe!” Tribute Concert At Aaron Davis Hall In Harlem, NY (Video)
Celebrated Cuban-born singer La Lupe, whose infectious sound helped lay the foundation for Latin music in America, will be honored during a tribute at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, June 9, 2017, at 7:30 p.m EST. Continue Reading →
“My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz” At Sugar Hill Museum
History Teacher Shawana Kemp – aka singer/songwriter “Shine” of Shine & The Moonbeams (a Sugar Hill Museum favorite!) – leads this new musical program adapting historic and culturally relevant tales. Continue Reading →
Salsa Artist Cita Rodriguez At Poet’s Den In East Harlem
Performer Cita Rodriguez is set to grace a different stage for two more one- woman theater performances about her experience as the daughter of salsa legend, Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez, and the personal impact of their dense relationship. Continue Reading →