Yankees notes: Playing it safe with Clemens Sep 23, 2007
The 39-year-old Williams -- who was invited to Spring Training this season by the Yankees but declined to attend -- is headlining a benefit with musician Jose Feliciano called "A Night of Peace, Unity and Hope," raising money for the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Bombers bits: John Turturro, the actor who played Billy Martin in the ESPN miniseries "The Bronx is Burning," visited the Yankees clubhouse on Saturday. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Gloria Estefan returns to her roots with new album Sep 21, 2007
And for good measure, Jose Feliciano, Sheila E. and Carlos Santana. This Rolls-Royce of Latin music was assembled by Emilio Estefan to showcase his wife. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
That's Entertainment!: Forgach House presents 12th annual Variety Show at BPAC Sep 20, 2007
He has spent many years sharing the stage with such greats as James Taylor, John Lee Hooker, Jose Feliciano, just to name a few. He also has played, among others, at Carnegie Hall, Central Park (N.Y.), the prestigious Country Thunder before an audience of 250,000, and has fronted for our own Sierra Vista Symphony. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Sonic skirmishes galore Sep 14, 2007
The singer celebrates her Cuban roots and Hispanic heritage in a Spanish-language disc with contributions from Carlos Santana, Jose Feliciano, Arturo Sandoval, Cachao Lopez and Johnny Pacheco. Juanes, La Vida Es un Ratico (Oct. (USA Today)
Today in History September 10 Sep 10, 2007
Singer Jose Feliciano is 62. Actor Tom Ligon is 62. (MSNBC -- Race)
Battle of the bands: a preview of fall CD releases Sep 9, 2007
Spanish-language odes to her native Cuba, featuring Latin guests like Santana, Jose Feliciano, Johnny Pacheco and more. Barry Manilow "The Greatest Songs of the '70s," Sept. 18. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hall of Fame will honor Siouxland bands Sep 1, 2007
He also worked with Freddy Hubbard, Bo Diddly and Jose Feliciano and recorded for the "Laverne ey" and Merv Griffin television programs, among others. Bizzett performed with world renowned symphony orchestras, including the Chicago Pops, Atlanta Pops, Boston Pops, Vienna Pops and East Berlin Pops. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gloria Estefen Tops the Billboard Chart Aug 28, 2007
On writing and recording 'No Llores' Estefan says, "'No Llores' is very special to me because of the collaboration with Carlos Santana, Jose Feliciano and Sheila E. I've always said how much Santana and Feliciano mean to me professionally and personally and how the barriers they broke down and the doors that they opened allowed us to walk through when we brought our Latin sound worldwide, and having Sheila on this track as well, makes it even more special. The first single has a very unique... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
End of Summer Festivals in Chicago Aug 21, 2007
World renowned musicians will appear, including Moenia, Mike Roman and the Tellstars featuring Jose Feliciano. Admission Free. (Suite101.com)
Jose Feliciano, 'The World's Greatest-Living Guitarist,' Shares The Soundtrax Of My Life -- His First English Language Album of Original Material in Over a Decade Aug 16, 2007
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- After an outpouring of recognition for Jose Feliciano in 2006 - including an honor at the Kennedy Center, the most-played holiday song in the country, and a highly praised Spanish-language duets record -- the legendary bi-cultural guitarist is thanking fans by fulfilling their request for a new English language album. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
King Center offers something for everyone Jul 18, 2007
30-day news archives. " and ends with the blow-out "Movin' Out," which sets the amazing choreography of Twyla Tharp to music by Billy Joel. Award-winning actor Lou Diamond Phillips will be in town to star in the Broadway tour of "Camelot. (Florida Today)
All-Star Pitcher Beck Dies At 38 Jun 25, 2007
" A Chicago Sun-Times story Sunday said the White Sox could be on the verge of trading left-hander Mark Buehrle, who can become a free agent after this season. According to the report, the Red Sox are the most serious suitors right now. YANKEES: Coming to a theater near, well, Yankee Stadium: Darryl Strawberry and Jim Leyritz in "The Boy of Steel," a one-act play set at the stadium. Strawberry and Leyritz, who were teammates on the Yankees' 1996 World Series championship team, will make their... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Michael Grande presents a concert for history at church Jun 22, 2007
Managed by the prestigious William Morris Agency and Neil Portman, Grande went on to share the stage with such greats as James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker, Jose Feliciano and many others. He produced his first CD, Hey Friend, while living in Malibu, Calif. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Black Keys, Dirtbombs Guest On Nathaniel Mayer Album... Jun 16, 2007
It makes coming home all the better," he laughs, adding that the band is considering recording a live album along the way. Though Mayer is still planning a tour for next month and then later in the year, he hopes the treks will include one spot that he hasn't visited since 1962: New York's Apollo Theater. Mayer has been performing since the ripe age of 15 and is best known for his 1962 hit "Village of Love," which he sang at the beloved performance hall. The sun shined brightly and the first... (Billboard.com)
Estefan Revels In Cuban Roots On '90 Millas' Jun 16, 2007
Due Sept. 18, the 14-track set is led by the single "No Llores," which features guitarists Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano and percussionist Sheila E. The track goes to U.S. radio outlets on Monday (June 18) ... Due Sept. 18, the 14-track set is led by the single "No Llores," which features guitarists Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano and percussionist Sheila E. The track goes to U.S. radio outlets on Monday (June 18). (MediaWeek.com)
Sun, Jams Shine Brightly As Bonnaroo Gets Going Jun 16, 2007
Due Sept. 18, the 14-track set is led by the single "No Llores," which features guitarists Carlos Santana and Jose Feliciano and percussionist Sheila E. The track goes to U.S. radio outlets on Monday (June 18). Advertisement. (MediaWeek.com)
Famed Industry Veteran KENNY KERNER Celebrates 10 Years at Musicians Institute Apr 13, 2007
Kerner's varied career has included such highlights as discovering KISS, producing gold and platinum records for artists as diverse as KISS, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano and Badfinger, working as a publicist for Michael J. Fox and Jay Leno, and stints as an artist manager and music journalist. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fla. agents: Boy band mogul behind rip-off to tune of $460M Apr 10, 2007
For the back cover of his 2003 book, Bands, Brands, & Billions: My Top 10 Rules for Making Any Business Go Platinum, pop stars including Lesley Gore, Gary Wright, Jose Feliciano and Harry Wayne Casey (KC of KC and the Sunshine Band) offered glowing tributes. No one was more effusive than his famous cousin Art Garfunkel, who said Pearlman's "decency and his love of having fun at life earned him my trust many years ago.". (USA Today -- Money)
Epcot's fabulous flowers Apr 7, 2007
" Gardens from afar: See the Chinese zodiac in topiaries, the Norway Troll Trek, Italian container gardens, Spices of Life in Morocco, bonsai in Japan, Chinese bonsai in China, and the Fragrance Garden in France.Watery worlds: Look for the creative water gardens and Canada's Water Works, about how people use water. Topiary: See the topiary pirate tableau at the entrance and the Lion King topiaries between China and Germany. Flower Power concerts: Classic stars perform three times daily. This... (Florida Today)
Coming attractions Mar 16, 2007
The newly recorded disc, due Sept. 18 on Burgundy Records/SonyBMG, boasts guests ranging from singer Jose Feliciano and jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval to drummer Sheila E. and guitarist Carlos Santana. Andy Garcia, Cachao, Chocolate, Generoso, Giovanni Hidalgo, India, Johnny Pacheco, Luis Enrique, Nelson Gonzalez, Orestes Vilato, Papo Lucca, Paquito D'Rivera and Willie Colon also appear. (USA Today -- Life)
Seeking the 'creative center' in politics Jan 6, 2007
Jose Feliciano performed the national anthem and Tony Award-winning singer Jennifer Holliday gave a musical tribute to Schwarzenegger. Paul Anka and Donna Summer were to headline the evening ball. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Guv's celebrity-filled inaugural Jan 5, 2007
Thousands of guests are expected to be entertained by master of ceremonies Willie Brown, the former Democratic Assembly speaker, and by singer-songwriter Jose Feliciano. For weeks, the governor has been consulting with former Ronald Reagan speechwriter Landon Parvin on the short inaugural address, to last perhaps 20 minutes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Schwarzeneggger has $1.4 million for lavish inauguration Dec 30, 2006
Former San Francisco mayor and Assembly speaker Willie Brown will be master of ceremonies at the Jan. 5 inauguration ceremony, which also will feature famed guitarist Jose Feliciano performing the National Anthem and original Broadway "dream girl" Jennifer Holliday. The marquee event of the weekend will be an invitation-only black tie gala for 2,000 at Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium and headlined by singer-songwriter Paul Anka and Grammy Award-winner Donna Summer on Jan. 5. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Stars line up for Gov.'s inaugural ball Dec 30, 2006
Jose Feliciano will perform the National Anthem, and Jennifer Holliday, whom the committee describes as "Broadway's original 'dream girl' " will sing the show's "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going." The event will also feature performances by the 59th Army National Guard Band and local Sacramento performers. Then there is the luncheon with lawmakers at the Capitol, where the bands Mariachi Divas and Espino will perform. (Los Angeles Times)
A Joyeux Noel In Muslim Senegal Dec 27, 2006
Singer Jose Feliciano Has Enjoyed A Robust Crossover Career. Dec. 25, 2006. (CBS News -- World)
'Feliz Navidad' a Surprise Hit for Singer Dec 26, 2006
Dec. 25, 2006 Jose Feliciano is considered the first Hispanic to successfully cross over to the mainstream American music market with his Grammy-winning 1968 album "Feliciano!" Today he's still a hit in Spanish and in English ... Feliciano's latest work is a Spanish-language album called "Jose Feliciano, Y Amigos," which includes duets with Mark Anthony and Latin stars like Lupillo Rivera and Luis Fonsi. (ABC News)
Top of the Holiday charts Dec 25, 2006
Latin music star Jose Feliciano gets the No. 15 spot for his Feliz Navidad. At which local college did Mr. Feliciano perform a benefit concert this fall. (Scranton Times, PA)
Its truly a Feliz Navidad for Feliciano Dec 22, 2006
Its truly a Feliz Navidad for Jose Feliciano - MUSIC - MSNBC.com ... Its truly a Feliz Navidad for Jose Feliciano ... Jose Feliciano performs during a concert at the Lehman Performing Arts Center, in this April 22, 2006, file photo, in the Bronx borough of New York. (MSNBC -- Music)
Holiday tunes are in heavy rotation Dec 22, 2006
"Feliz Navidad," Jose Feliciano (1970) ... "Feliz Navidad," Jose Feliciano (1970) ... "Feliz Navidad," Jose Feliciano, 101 (five stations). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Small people, big holiday songs Dec 12, 2006
Look out Mannheim Steamroller, Jose Feliciano and Gene Autry. Telluride s students will be bringing the holiday spirit this week with a pair of winter concerts at the Michael D. Palm Theatre. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
All holiday radio formats jingle with DJs and listeners Dec 10, 2006
All-holiday radio formats jingle with DJs and listeners. All-holiday radio formats jingle with DJs and listeners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A look ahead Dec 4, 2006
Six-time Grammy-winning singer and guitarist Jose Feliciano ("Light My Fire," "Feliz Navidad") is in concert at 7 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Lyric Theatre, 59 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart. Tickets are $50 and $55; call (772) 286-7827. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
AOL Music Rings in the Season with Star-Studded Exclusive Performances, Album Listening Parties and AOL Radio Holiday Stations Dec 2, 2006
Navidad Latina features holiday songs 'El Burrito de Belen,' by Juanes, 'Mi Estrella,' by David Bisbal and Gisella, 'Canto a Borinquen,' by Jose Feliciano, 'Feliz Navidad,' by Garibaldi, 'Santa Claus Llega a la Ciudad,' by Luis Miguel, and more. XM Holly features contemporary holiday hits mixed with a selection of traditional favorites. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coming to Lyric Dec 1, 2006
After more than 45 years, Jose Feliciano remains innovator in Latin, English music ... Jose Feliciano has earned 95 gold and platinum records in his career ... Jose Feliciano career highlights. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
People still catching up to the Doors Nov 18, 2006
DENSMORE: I'd say Jose Feliciano and X, because they found a new way of interpreting the songs they did. Jose made "Light My Fire" a ballad. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Still Tigers vs. Cardinals in Series, ‘but 1968 it ain’t’ Oct 27, 2006
My wife remembers Jose Feliciano and Grosse Pointe ladies in fur coats ... But being there makes nostalgia more fun, even if what you remember is Jose Feliciano. (Greenville, The Daily News, MI)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Johnny Cash's TV Show Is Returning Oct 27, 2006
Subsequent guests during the show's run included Neil Young (making his network TV debut), jazz icon Louis Armstrong, Minnie Pearl, native American singer Buffy St. Marie, Glen Campbell, the Monkees, Merle Haggard, Ray Charles, Roger Miller, Mama Cass Elliot, Roy Orbison, Arlo Guthrie, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Charley Pride, Waylon Jennings, Neil Diamond, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, actor-comic Albert Brooks, actor Dennis Hopper, poet Rod McKuen, the Rev. Billy Graham, Judy... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
The Flip Side Oct 24, 2006
The year was 1968, and here's a clue for the class - Jose Feliciano. Mr. Flip will provide the answer for the youngsters in the audience. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Due for an encore (Thom Loverro) Oct 23, 2006
Out in Las Vegas, Jose Feliciano paid close attention. "I heard Bob Seger sing 'America the Beautiful' before the first game, and I thought of Ray Charles and how great his version was," Feliciano said. (Washington Times, DC)
Miller: America’s pastime evokes tales of times past Oct 22, 2006
The man turned out to be Jose Feliciano, who had just finished singing a controversial (at that time) version of The Star-Spangled Banner ... On Friday, I found an Internet site with the audio of Jose Feliciano s 1968 rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jose Feliciano explores musical horizons Sep 21, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006. I have never stuck to one style of music, because I think it s one way you become stagnant as a musician, said the 61-year-old performer. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend Guide Sep 21, 2006
JOSE FELICIANO: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., Mellow Theater at Lackawanna College, $20/$25/$75. 961-7895. (Scranton Times, PA)
Boisterous salute to Latinos Sep 11, 2006
Also present were a number of the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, including Juliet Villarreal Garcia, first Latina president of a college or university, baseball Hall of Famer Juan Marichal, and recording artist Jose Feliciano. Joining them were Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, along with wife Columba, and Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence Small, who received applause when he addressed the crowd in Spanish. (Washington Times, DC)
Weekend Preview Aug 24, 2006
JOSE FELICIANO: tickets on sale Sept. 1, 9 a.m.: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., Mellow Theater at Lackawanna College, $20/$25/$75. 961-7895. (Scranton Times, PA)
Heiarii Signs with Kemp Talent Agency Jun 22, 2006
Kenny Kerner (legendary producer for KISS, Gladys Knight, Jose Feliciano and Badfinger) teamed with British producer/engineer Cameron Leonard-Schroff to deliver Heiarii's contemporary, cutting-edge electronic pop-dance CD filled with creative beats, pounding rhythms and soaring melodies. In addition to a killer cover of the KISS classic, "I Was Made For Loving You," "Dance!" boasts four ballads that truly showcase this artist's amazing voice: "You Took My Heart Away," "Love Is To Set Free,"... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toronto's opera house Jun 10, 2006
They've been yodeling across the mezzanine and looking at old photographs of Bob Goulet, Jose Feliciano and Don Rickles during opera intermissions for long enough to know good architectural news when they see it. No, opera lovers are already well aware of their good fortune. (Globe and Mail)
Summer concert scene: top-drawer acts Jun 9, 2006
July 20: Jose Feliciano ($35). Stephen & Mary Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, North Park. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sing it again, Uncle Sam May 26, 2006
Jose Feliciano, Oct. 7, 1968 ... Gaye, who also sang the anthem during the same World Series as Jose Feliciano, generated a lot of reaction, but the fallout didn't compare to Feliciano's rendition. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Polka leads a multi-genre weekend Apr 21, 2006
Say it with me: Jose Feliciano. Sexy, right. (Times Herald-Record, NY -- Entertainment)
