Learn about the creation of one of fanias bestselling albums, asalto navideno. 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. Lavoe is considered to be possibly the best and most important singer and interpreter in the history of salsa music because he helped to establish the popularity of this musical genre in the decades of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He sang his lines with the same melodic dexterity as the greatest jazz singers with more. Online shopping from a great selection at digital music store. The story outlines his rise and fall, while covering the culture, romance, tragic accidents, santerismo, drug abuse and the aids affliction he endured. As a soloist, lavoe recorded several hits including. Smashwords the singer, hector lavoe a book by antonio. With remixes of classic tracks by celia cruz, hector lavoe, willie colon, lebron brothers, mon rivera, justo betancourt, joey pastrana and johnny pacheco. See more ideas about hector lavoe, songs and latin music. Latin music usa airs friday, april 28 and friday, may 5 at 98c on pbs check local listings. His personality, style and the qualities of his voice led him to a successful artistic career in the whole field of.
Reviewed in the united states on november 27, 2014. The dynamic duo collaborated for seven years, releasing a total of 10 albums together, and this vibrant 1970 title is one of their most beloved. Hector juan perez martinez 30 september 1946 29 june 1993, better known as hector. A soughtafter collection of the most significant songs from the greatest artists on the fania roster. Com po box 22453 upr station san juan pr 009312453 puerto rico. It will be available to purchase from our store on friday, november 29th.
Licensed to youtube by umg, adshare for a third party on behalf of discos aries, llc. Umpg publishing, amra, umpi, kobalt music publishing, latinautor, and 8 music rights societies. His personality, style and the qualities of his voice led him to a successful artistic. I recommend this cd to any one who truly loves and appreciates the music of puerto rico, as it was written and performed since the 1930s. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at noon, sunday, december 1st. Hector lavoe born hector juan perez martinez, september 30, 1946 in ponce, puerto rico and died june 29, 1993 in new york city was an enormously talented puerto rican salsa singer.