Bronx Rising! Bronx Salsa Month and 50th Anniversary of Fania 

 

El Cantante.

El Cantante.

bronxmusicheritageFrom 6-9 p.m.on Saturday, the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) will celebrate Fania’s legacy with Salsa Fest! with a screening of El Cantante (the story of Fania legend Hector Lavoe produced by Jennifer Lopez and starring her and Marc Anthony). The film will be followed by a Q&A with Gilberto “Pulpo” Colón and José Mangual, who were members of Hector Lavoe’s band. The evening will end with a performance by Mr. Colón’s band,Ensalada de Pulpo.

6:00 p.m. | Screening of El Cantante followed by a Q&A with Gilberto “Pulpo” Colón and José Mangual
8:00 p.m. | Music by Bronx Living Legend Gilberto “Pulpo” Colón and his band, Ensalada de Pulpo

The event is free but $5 donations are suggested.

 

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