Summary

Popular's new production, “ Salsa: sabor y evolución”, takes the viewer through important moments and people that helped shape this genre. It also explores the main musical contributions of the artists and songs that were key in its development and its evolution. The production presents a balanced musical offering between the “old-school” salsa and its exponents, along with new artists who are developing their careers in this genre.

Popular's musical special precedes the beginning of the Holiday season and has become a cultural benchmark among Puerto Ricans. With this edition, we celebrate 31 years of bringing joy to homes on and off the island.

Artists featured in this new production include Gilberto Santa Rosa, Michael Stuart, Choco Orta, José Alberto “El Canario”, La India, Aymeé Nuviola, Pirulo, Domingo Quiñones, Rafa Pabón, Luis Enrique, Luis Figueroa, Merari, Luisito Carrión, Jota Ruiz, Oscar D’ León, Jeremy Bosch, Willito Otero, Karla Marie, Manolito Rodríguez, Zayra Pola, Luis Vázquez, David Rivera, Norberto Vélez, and Fabiola Méndez.

Choco Orta and José Alberto “El Canario” singing with a group of people in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: sabor y evolución” musical production.

Broadcast

Salsa: sabor y evolución” will be broadcasted in Puerto Rico and the United States on the following channels, days, and times:

Sunday, December 3

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

The production will also be available for 24 hours in YouTube.

Pirulo and Aymeé Nuviola singing in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: sabor y evolución” musical production.

Sales

Available from mid-December:

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

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

The DVD includes the following video songs:

  • 1.Ay, qué rico - Domingo Quiñones and Rafa Pabón
  • 2.Cúcala - Aymeé Nuviola and Pirulo
  • 3.Oriza - Choco Orta and José Alberto “El Canario”
  • 4.Conciencia, Déjate Querer y Lluvia (salsa medley) - Gilberto Santa Rosa
  • 5.Cui cui, Acángana y Qué se sepa (salsa medley) - Luis Vázquez, David Rivera, Zayra Pola, and Manolito Rodríguez
  • 6.La rueda - Willito Otero and Karla Marie
  • 7.Siembra - La India, Oscar D’ León, and Jeremy Bosch
  • 8.Fuego en el 23 - Luisito Carrión and Jota Ruiz
  • 9.Felicidades - Michael Stuart, Norberto Vélez, and Fabiola Méndez
  • 10.Valió la pena - Merari and Luis Figueroa
  • 11.Sombras nada más - Luis Enrique
Gilberto Santa Rosa singing in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: Sabor y evolución” musical production.

Background

In 1965 Popular made its first musical special dedicated to Puerto Rican composer Rafael Hernández. This production was done as part of the celebrations to commemorate the inauguration of its main building, Popular Center, located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. In 1993 and following the centenary of Banco Popular, the financial institution began its tradition of making musical productions again, this time on an annual basis.

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

Fabiola Méndez plays the cuatro while Norberto Vélez and Michael Stuart sing in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: Sabor y evolución” musical production.
Karla Marie and Willito Otero singing in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: Sabor y evolución musical” production.
Rafa Pabón Rosa singing in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: Sabor y evolución” musical production.
Zayra Pola plays the timbal in a scene from Popular’s “Salsa: sabor y evolución” musical production.