Celia Cruz: Live in Zaire (1974)
The famous Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammed Ali and George Foreman consisted of more than just the fight. A music festival was held before the famous bout. Many of the performances were captured by documentary filmmaker Leon Gast, whose film about the event When We Were Kings won the Oscar for Best Documentary. This concert film features footage of the legendary Celia Cruz performing at that event along with such celebrated musicians as Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Nicky Marrero, and many others. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Johnny Pacheco, Santos Colon, (more)
- Director(s):
- Leon Gast
Synopsis of Celia Cruz: Live in Zaire
The famous Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammed Ali and George Foreman consisted of more than just the fight. A music festival was held before the famous bout. Many of the performances were captured by documentary filmmaker Leon Gast, whose film about the event When We Were Kings won the Oscar for Best Documentary. This concert film features footage of the legendary Celia Cruz performing at that event along with such celebrated musicians as Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Nicky Marrero, and many others. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Complete Cast of Celia Cruz: Live in Zaire
- Johnny Pacheco - Flute
- Cheo Feliciano - Vocal
- Ismael Quintana - Vocal
- Larry Harlow - Piano
- Nicky Marrero - Timbales
- Jorge Santana - Electric guitar
- Bobby Valentin - Bass
- Santos Colon - Vocal
- Ismael Miranda - Vocal
- Hector Lavoe - Vocal
- Felix 'Pupi' Legarreta - Violin
- Roberto Roena - Bongo
- Yomo Toro - Cuarto
- Ray Barretto - Congas
- Director(s):
- Leon Gast
- Producer(s):
- Alan Douglas, Leon Gast
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