Music

This musical performance video reunite most of the former band members and give us an entertaining and inspiring concert. Some tunes are "L's Bop," and "Why Wait." ~ All Movie Guide

Classical guitarist Julian Bream reviews 500 years of musical history involving the Spanish guitar and its distinctive music. In this television documentary he takes viewers on a sojourn to various locales in Spain including Seville, Toledo, Madrid, and Barcelona. Highlights include Bream performing with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, with scenes that feature striking Spanish geography and architecture, commentary on Spanish culture and its influence on the guitar, and information about related instruments including the vihuela and the lute. ~ Steve Blackburn, All Movie Guide

Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan brings the crowd to their feet in this concert video, shot at a performance in her hometown of Miami in September 1996, featuring her band Miami Sound Machine and a troupe of Latin dancers. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Selena Remembered looks at the soulful life, music, and tragic death of Tejano pop sensation Selena. Shot by her mentally unstable assistant, Selena lost her life just as her career was breaking. The video tribute features interviews with friends, fans, and family of Selena, behind-the-scenes concert and travel footage, exclusive home movies from Selena's Texas childhood, extensive performance footage, and more. The program is narrated by actor Edward James Olmos, who played Selena's father in Selena, the motion-picture biopic. ~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide

Latin hip-hop is one of the fastest growing musical genres on the market, and now fans of the music can find out just where all of this great music is coming from as filmmakers travel to Chicago, Texas, and California to see what really happens behind-the-scenes of at such popular labels as Dope House Records, Saltywater Records, Crushed Entertainment, and Wicked Entertainment. Of course what's a look at the scene without a closer look at the music that drives it, and by offering four music videos this release offers a comprehensive look at what Latin hip-hop is really all about. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

While she's a frequent visitor to the upper reaches of the pop charts, Cuban-born Gloria Estefan has never abandoned her roots in Latin music, and has recorded a number of Spanish-language albums exploring the various strains of Latin pop and traditional music. Gloria Estefan: Que Siga La Tradicion is a video collection which brings together videos and live performances of a baker's dozen of her biggest Spanish-language hits; selections include "Mi Tierra," "Por Un Beso," "Oye," and "Cuba Libre." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Teen pop sensation Christina Aguilera hit the big-time in 1999 with her self-titled debut album. In December of 2000, ABC aired Christina Aguilera: My Reflection, a presentation packed with live performances and special guest appearances. Now available on DVD, the program takes an exclusive look at the young pop songstress on the road, backstage, and at home. Lil Bow Wow and Brian McKnight join in the fun as Aguilera performs featured singles "What a Girl Wants" and "Genie in a Bottle." ~ Dennis Proctor, All Movie Guide

A variety of Latin musicians come together in this collection of music-videos, released in 2002. Merenhits 2002 features a total of nine songs, including "Cuando El Amor Se Dana" by Rikarena, "Me Rompio El Corazon" by La Makina, and "Que Se Mueran Los Feos" by Wilfrido Vargas. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Alejandro Fernandez gained fame as one of the most romantic Latin crooners of his generation. This release compiles 17 of his music videos. Included are the promotional clips for "Como Quien Pierde una Estrella," "Si Tu Supieras," and "Tantita Pena." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Legendary Spanish director Carlos Saura adds to his long and varied career with the performance piece Salome, a filmed record of Dos y Danza company's flamenco ballet. Taking its narrative from the oft-told biblical tale, the performance opens with a documentary-style chronicle of the company's attempts to bring the tale to stage, leading up to a lushly filmed presentation of the complete piece. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

Several Latin musicians come together for a live concert in this release from J & N Records. En Concierto features "Vine A Decirte Adios" by Frank Reyes, "Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer" by Monchy & Alexandra, and more. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

This release from EMI features a total of 13 songs by internationally beloved Brazilian pop singer Marisa Monte. Among the songs included in Marisa Monte: Tribalistas are "Carnivalia," "Passe em Casa," "O Amor E Feio," "Anjo da Guarda," "La de Longe," "Pecado E Ihe Deixar de Molho," "Ja Sei Namorar," and "Tribalistas." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Cuba Mia offers live concert footage and recorded music performances of a variety of Cuban musicians and acts including Celia Cruz, Miliki, Dokato Poveda, and Perez Prado. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide