Music

One of the best known and most influential keyboardists in contemporary jazz, Chick Corea offers musicians an inside look at his working methods and musical disciplines in this instructional video. Chick Corea: Keyboard Workshop features Corea explaining his practice techniques, guidelines for improvisation, and methods composition as he performs both solo and with his rhythm section, John Patitucci and Tom Brechtlein. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Popular Mexican singing star Pedro Infante heads the cast of Ahi Viene Martin Corona. Infante plays a roaming ranch hand with an eye for the ladies and a talent for gambling. His carefree lifestyle is in for an overhaul when he falls in love with pretty heiress Sarita Montiel, who in addition to being drop-dead-gorgeous can dance up a storm. Nothing in taken seriously in the proceedings, not even the underhanded activities of a local outlaw band. Also known as Little Love of My Life, this innocuous musical had been run innumerable times over the Spanish cable service Univision. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

One of rock's most gifted guitar players discusses the musicians who have had the greatest impact on his musical thinking in this documentary. Carlos Santana: Influences features the master guitarist speaking about three giants of the instrument -- jazz artists Wes Montgomery, Gabor Szabo, and Bola Sete. Santana introduces vintage film clips of these guitarists in concert, talks about how their work has informed his own playing style, and finally demonstrates with a performance of his own. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Seventeen music-videos from the Latin band Mana are collected together in this 2002 compilation from Warner Music Mexico. Maná: Exitos en Video includes "Perdido en un barco," "Tonto bajo la lluvia (Fool in the Rain)," "Dejame entrar," and many more. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Years before he was topping the pop charts in the United States, Ricky Martin was one of the biggest names in Latin music and a superstar in Spanish-speaking countries the world over. Ricky Martin: La Historia features videos for 13 of Martin's biggest Latin-American successes, including Spanish language versions of "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "She Bangs." Other selections include "Perdido Sin Ti," "Te Extrano Te Olvido Te Amo," and "La Copa De La Vida." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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, Rovi

Multi-faceted entertainer Jennifer Lopez traveled to Puerto Rico for this special concert event, which was taped for broadcast as a special television presentation. Jennifer Lopez: Let's Get Loud features the renowned singer, dancer and actress performing a dozen of her best known songs, including "Waiting For Tonight", "My Love Don't Cost A Thing", "I'm Real", and "I Could Fall In Love" (the latter in tribute to the late great Tejano star Selena). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Jennifer Lopez became one of the most recognizable celebrities of her time thanks to her success in movies and on the pop charts (as well as her high-profile celebrity relationships). This documentary charts her career from her humble roots as a child of the Bronx to her breakout performance as the murdered singing star Selena to the worldwide success of her album On the 6. Seeing as this is an unauthorized biography, there is no music from the singer, but the film is loaded with fans declaring their devotion to the diva. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Part of the World Music Portraits series from Shanachie, this release is a profile of legendary Cuban guitarist Compay Segundo. This hour-long title contains a brief profile of the man along with musical performances. He plays "La Terera," "Fidelidad," and "Chan Chan"along with other members of the Buena Vista Social Club. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

A former member of the group Ekhymosis, Latin pop-star Juanes has gone on to hold his own as a successful solo artist. In this release from MTV Latin and Universal Music Latino, viewers are treated to a collection of music videos by the performer as well as his episode of the television series Diary. Among the videos are "Fijate Bien," "Podemos Hacernos Dano," "A Dios le Pido," and "Fotografia" featuring Nelly Furtado. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

The Spanish heavy metal band Mago de Oz has built a following thanks in large part to its ambitious sound. Mago de Oz: Finisterra combines footage of the group recording the Finisterra album with performance footage and music videos. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Blending sinister tales of life on the street with a backdrop of dark, atmospheric beats and samples and insistent rhythms informed by its Latin heritage, Cypress Hill has richly earned its reputation as one of the most distinctive acts in hip-hop, and this home video release offers a potent visual overview of the group's career to date. Cypress Hill: The Ultimate Video Collection includes music videos for the songs "How I Could Just Kill a Man," "Insane in the Brain," "Throw Your Set in the Air," "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That," "Boom Biddy Bye Bye," and lots more. Six live performances from Cypress Hill are also included. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Mariza Live in London captures the performer who has made a name for herself singing a particular style of Portuguese folk music performing in London. The setlist includes "Loucura," "Fado Curvo," "O Deserto," "Oica la o Senhor Vinho," and "Primavera." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi