Synopsis

Popular’s musical special has become a cultural experience among Puerto Ricans. This emblematic production, which marks the beginning of the Holiday season, celebrates its 30th edition this year.

“Más que 30” celebrates the three decades of uninterrupted productions commissioned by the Bank. Through interviews, visuals, and performances, it showcases songs that have transcended in time throughout this project that is a gift from the corporation to the public.

Artists like Kany García, Eladio Carrión, Andy Montañez, Gisselle, Young Miko, Los Pleneros de la Cresta, RaiNao, José Nogueras, Joe Louis, Claire Delić, Manolo Ramos, Cheryl Rivera, Seba Otero, Chabela Rodríguez, Víctor Manuelle, Manny Manuel, William Cepeda, and Charlie Sepúlveda, among others, embellish this new production with their art.

Broadcast

“Más que 30” will be broadcasted in Puerto Rico and the United States on the following date, channels, and times:

Sunday, December 4

  • Telemundo P.R., Punto 2, WAPA, WIPR, TeleOnce, Mega TV P.R., Channel 13, UniMás Network – 8:00 p.m. (AST)
  • Mega TV Orlando – 7:00 p.m. (EST)
  • Mega TV Miami – 7:00 p.m. (EST)
  • WAPA América – 8:00 p.m. (EST)
  • Liberty, Channel 85 – 8:00 p.m. (EST)

For Sale

Available from mid-December:

  • CD & DVD: Available at select record stores and amazon.com
  • CD: iTunes Store and Google Play
  • Branches: It will not be sold at Banco Popular branches

With your purchase you will be contributing to the musical programs supported by Fundación Banco Popular 1.

The DVD features the following songs:

  • 1. Querube - Joe Louis and Claire Delić
  • 2. El incomprendido - Manny Manuel
  • 3. Sobre una tumba humilde - Los Pleneros de la Cresta and RaiNao
  • 4. Boricuas ausentes - Gisselle, Andy Montañez, and Plenéalo
  • 5. Sale el sol - Young Miko
  • 6. Lamento del campesino - Kany García
  • 7. Qué lindo es Puerto Rico - Manolo Ramos and Cheryl Rivera
  • 8. Alegría bomba es – Chabela Rodríguez, Antoinette Rodríguez, William Cepeda, Seba Otero, and Charlie Sepúlveda
  • 9. Medley navideño (No quieren parar + Aguinaldo puertorriqueño) - José Nogueras, Luis Vázquez, Mónika Nieves, Ricky Villanueva, and Christian Nieves
  • 10. Que me lo den en vida - Eladio Carrión
  • 11. Puerto Rico - Victor Manuelle
  • 12. Preciosa – Coro infantil del núcleo de San Juan, “100x35” Program

Background

Popular’s first musical special debuted in 1965 and was dedicated to Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández. The production was made as part of Popular Center’s inauguration celebration, its main building located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In 1993 and following the centennial of Popular, the financial institution began its tradition of making musical productions, now on an annual basis.

The collection has featured local and international artists such as Pedro Capó, Olga Tañón, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Rubén Blades, Juan Luis Guerra, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Ozuna, Kany García, Andy Montañez, Víctor Manuelle, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, and Lucecita Benítez, among others.

1Fundación Banco Popular is a nonprofit organization, separate from Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries, dedicated to philanthropic work that receives support and donations from Banco Popular of Puerto Rico.