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Aguanilé
"Aguanilé" (Watered Down) is a song composed by American-Puerto Rican trombonist Willie Colón and Puerto Rican singer Héctor Lavoe and being recorded by themselves as the first Single (music), single from their seventh studio album ''El Juicio'' released in 1972. Its origin comes from the Yoruba culture, Yoruba culture in Cuba and means "spiritual cleansing for your house" perhaps referring to Lavoe's drug problems. The song has a small verse that is interpreted by Lavoe in Greek language, Greek: "Kyrie eleison", which means: "Lord have mercy", belonging to the ordinary of the mass. The song was produced by Colón himself along with Fania Records co-founder Jerry Masucci. Background In 1970, the album ''Asalto Navideño'' was released, where Colón and Lavoe demonstrated that they could win over the Latino public and the local public in the Bronx. With hits like "La Murga", "Esta Navidad", "Aires de Navidad" which finished consecrating the musical career of both artists. Lavo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Cantante (Marc Anthony Album)
''El Cantante'' (English: ''The Singer'') is the soundtrack album to the film of the same name, the seventh Spanish-language and the ninth studio album by American singer Marc Anthony. Background Marc Anthony plays the role of Héctor Lavoe in ''El Cantante'', a film he had been wanting and waiting to make for many years. Lavoe was known, and is still considered a hero to salsa fans, famed for the artistry of his vocals and the intensity of his rhythm, as well as his involvement with famous salsa musician Willie Colón during the early '70s were high points for salsa, and they paved the way for many vocalists to come (including one Marc Anthony). The album is not only a soundtrack, but a tribute album to the famous salsa singer. Anthony's cover versions of "Aguanile", "Che Che Colé", " Mi Gente" and "El Cantante", have become chart topping hits on the United States Latin ''Billboard''. Anthony also worked with Rubén Blades during the production of the film, as well as the sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |