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Passion and Pain
The Life of Hector Lavoe
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The journey of Hector Lavoe unfolds from the impoverished streets of Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the lively barrios of New York City, where he emerged as a pivotal figure in the Salsa movement during the mid-1960s. His remarkable talent and charisma positioned him alongside legendary artists like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Johnny Pacheco, establishing him as a leading voice in Latin music. The narrative captures his rise to fame and the cultural impact he made within the vibrant world of Salsa.
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Passion and Pain, Marc Shapiro
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Passion and Pain
- Subtitle
- The Life of Hector Lavoe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marc Shapiro
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9780312373078
- Category
- Music, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The journey of Hector Lavoe unfolds from the impoverished streets of Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the lively barrios of New York City, where he emerged as a pivotal figure in the Salsa movement during the mid-1960s. His remarkable talent and charisma positioned him alongside legendary artists like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Johnny Pacheco, establishing him as a leading voice in Latin music. The narrative captures his rise to fame and the cultural impact he made within the vibrant world of Salsa.