Asalto Navideno 2 [Original recording remastered]

Willie Colon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fania
• ASIN: B000ICLSL0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #302,083 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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About the Artist

WILLIE COLON Like many of his boricua compatriots, Willie Colón was born and raised in the heart of the Latin neighborhood of the Bronx. It was this very neighborhood where he drank from the fountain of teen angst, sharing with his compatriots his sorrows and aspirations. This inspired in him a profound devotion to his cultural roots. Musician, composer, arranger, singer, producer, director, and community leader: Colón wore all of these hats, gaining recognition as both an artist and a human being. He started out in the music business at such a young age that his mother had to sign his first contract for him. Ever since then his career has covered all facets of music, as proven by his prolific discography, which boasts more than 30 million records sold. Such sales earned him countless gold and silver-selling albums, as well as several Grammy nominations. Colón is also known for his participation on albums with such names as Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, and many others. Willie Colón, known for his excellence, and well aware of the power and influence he held over the mass media, established himself as a civil- and community-rights leader. For his contributions, he won recognition and awards, such as the plaque that bears his name on the Bronx's "Walk of Fame." It was this very city that was birthplace and home to many of his compatriots who came to the United States in search of a better future. WILLIE COLON

Como muchos de sus compatriotas boricuas, Willie Colón nació y creció en el corazón del barrio latino del Bronx, New York. El mismo barrio en el que bebió la savia más pura de sus inquietudes juveniles, compartiendo con los suyos quebrantos y aspiraciones que le inculcaron una profunda devoción por sus raíces culturales. Músico, compositor, arreglista, cantante, productor, director y líder comunitario, es la trayectoria que le ha dado reconocimiento como ser humano y artista. Se inició en la música a tan temprana edad que su madre tuvo que firmar su primer contrato por él. Desde entonces, su carrera siempre ascendente cubrió todas las facetas de la música, como consta su prolífica discografía, con un total de más de treinta millones de discos vendidos por los que se le han concedido infinidad de Discos de Oro y Platino, y varias nominaciones para optar por el codiciado premio Grammy. Se ha destacado también por colaborar en producciones con grandes nombres en el ámbito musical como: Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe, entre otros muchos. Willie Colón, solidario por excelencia y consciente del poder e influencia que ejerce en los medios de comunicación masiva, se ha erigido líder por los derechos civiles y comunitarios, por lo que ha recibido premios y reconocimientos como la placa que lleva su nombre instalada en el "Paseo de la Fama" en el Bronx. El mismo barrio, hogar y cuna de muchos de sus compatriotas llegados a estas tierras con la esperanza de un futuro mejor.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Puerto Rican xmas carols, be happy!, January 15, 2007

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Frank Ferrum (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Asalto Navideno 2 (Audio CD)

What can I say? Classic Hector and Willie christmas carols... accompanied by the beloved Yomo Toro, renowned cuatro master. For many years these tunes were the most popular xmas music around. Now everyone is doing it to its style and flavor. It has become a part of our cultural history. Anything less that a 5 star rating would be unreal. You'll no toubt find at least one of the three xmas cds in every puerto rican's home.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Music, September 2, 2007

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Leonel Albizu "pacobrown" (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Asalto Navideno 2 (Audio CD)

I personally think that this second volume is actually better than the original. And I've written that the original is "the best christmas album of all time". So sue me. This is just great music people. Hector Lavoe had a "jibaro" ting to his voice. Willie had the trombone mixing it with Yomo Toro's cuatro. They made history. Dona Santos, Cantemos, La banda, these are not just great songs. No. They are classics. Buy this and vol 1 together. Then judge for yourself.