The Latin Explosion

Somos Muchos Latinos & en colaboración de un sin fin de estrellas nace el documental The Latin Explosion: A New America, traves de HBO Latino en el cual podemos ver la gran influencia de los Latinos en los Estados Unidos. Creado por el legendario executivo de la musica Tommy Mottola y narrado por el queridísimo John Leguizamo este es un documental que to te puedes perder.

En celebración de la semana de los Latin Grammy, La Vegas se dio el lujo de un tremendo evento con alfombra roja para ver este documental cuyo disco musical estará disponible a partir del 4 de diciembre con éxitos de Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez y Marc Anthony entre muchos mas artistas que han dejado su huella en la música Americana tanto como Latina. 

Aquí os dejo con unas fotos del evento en la cual estuvieron la hermosa Wisin, Il Volo, Alexis & Fido y la hermosa Raquel Sofía entre muchos otros. 

We are Latinos a many, and in collaboration with some of the biggest stars in the industry, The Latin Explosion: A New America documentary is born via HBO in which we are able to see the great Latino influence in the US. Created by the legendary music executive Tommy Mottola and narrated by John Leguizamo, this is something that you do not want to miss. 

In celebration of Latin Grammy Week, Las Vegas was able to host a red carpet event screening and soundtrack release for the album which will be out on December 4! The soundtrack features hits by Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony among other Latinos that have left their mark in the American music industry as well as Latino. 

Here are some pictures of this star studded event in which some of the attendees were my girl Raquel Sofía, Wisin, Il Volo as well as Alexis & Fido among many others. 

Ruben Leyva, Tommy Motolla, Nir Seroussi and Alex Gallardo

Wisin & Tommy Mottola

Alex Gallardo, Maria Fernandez, Herb Payan, Jackie Gagne, Tommy Mottola, Melissa Esposito, Ruben Leyva

Gus Lopez 

Jason Serta 

Maria Toledo

Rebecca Torres

Alex Gallardo, Leila Cobo, Ruben Leyva, Sandra Seroussi, Nir Seroussi and Tommy Mottola

Motiss 

Victor Manuelle

Jorge Linares

Alexis y Fido

Jorge Quinn

Ignazio Boschetto, Piero Barone and Gianluca Ginoble of Il Volo and Sharlene Taule

Wisin and Leila Cobo 

Juan David Galvez and Luis Torres of Alkilados 

Raquel Sofia, Sharlene Taule and Sofia Reyes

 

The Brand Phoenix

HBO Latino The Latin Explosion

Afo Verde

There is no charity to big or two small. All are directed towards a special cause and share the same purpose, to help those in need. The TJ Martell foundation works year round to raise money for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. This past Tuesday on the 21, of October, there was an honors gala held at the Cipriani in NY where one of the special honorees just happened to be Argentine, Afo Verde. Afo Verde, the Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Latin received the TJ Martell Foundation's LIfetime Music Industry Achievement Award in recognition for his excellent work. 

Mr Martell

Afo & Vicentico

 

dress-Oscar De La Renta

Kevin Jonas & Afo

No hay obra de caridad que sea muy grande ni muy chiquita. Todas se dirigen hace una causa especial con el propósito de ayudar a los demás. La fundación de TJ Martell, se esfuerza todo el año para recaudar fondos para leucemia, cáncer y el sida. El pasado martes, 21 de Octubre el Cipriani de Nueva York dio lugar a la 39a gala de honores de esta fundación.  Uno de los homenajeados fue el Argentino, Afo Verde presidente (chairman) y CEO de Sony Music Latin. Verde recibió el Premio de Logros en la Industria Musical en reconocimiento por su excelente trabajo. 

Bionica: How do you feel being the first hispanic to receive such a high honor as is the TJ Martell Foundation's LIfetime Music Industry Achievement Award?

AfoVerde: Extremely honored because with out a doubt there are spectacular latino executives–there must be some mistake (laughs) that I'm the first. But I am very happy and thankful for this recognition. 

Bionica: Your music history is incredibly varied and well rounded–you are a producer and composer. Not too long ago, you decided to include Spain & Portugal under the same musical umbrella for the Latin American region. Within all that you have acquired in the music industry, what influenced you most to do this?

AfoVerde: First of all I can't decide which countries, I have a boss that tells me 'now you have to look over Spain & Portugal. That's the first thing that happened. I can tell you this, it's spectacular to work with artists from different countries with different cultures that help you become more international and take their art to different places. 

Bionica: The TJ Martell foundation is one of the largest foundations to obtain resources in search for a cure for cancer, leukemia and aids. What is your favorite way to take part in these charitable organizations? 

AfoVerde: Well I have great friends that helped me so that we can raise a lot of money today. Like Vicentico, the leader of the Los Fabulosos Cadillacs who is a spectacular artist and is joining us tonight and Chayanne–artists who have gifted me instruments so that they may be auctioned today. Marvelous items to see if someone will make a contribution to the foundation and bring home historic pieces from the artists at the same time. 

Bionica: When you began working, did you ever think that you would get so far? Making Latinos proud and upholding the Latino name worldwide?

AfoVerde: Well at times I feel it as an important responsibility, hopefully we will be able to hold the Latino name higher and bring it further each time. 

Bionica: How do you feel to be playing at such a great event tonight alongside your friend Afo who is also Argentine?

Vicentico: It is a great honor! It gives me joy–but basically it's just an honor to be able to take part in something so great like tonight's event. To be with my friend…we have done so much together and there are many other friends here as well. It's going to be a wonderful night. 

Gracias Afo & Vicentico!!!