Following that victory, Núñez took the decision of leaving the Dominican Republic, probably looking for better fights and payoffs against better known opponents. She moved to the United States, settling in Irvington, New Jersey. New Jersey was a logical choice for Nunez when it came down to...
After the death of her father in 1983, Ursula Howells instigated the "Herbert Howells Society" and became a standard bearer for the promotion of his work. She financially supported the recording of his compositions and did much to encourage the publishing and promotion of church music. Age: ...
The extravagantly costumed pianistLiberacebuilt his career playing popular music in his own unique style.The Liberace Show, his television variety program, premiered in 1952. Santayana George Santayanawas a Spanish American aesthetic theorist and philosopher known for the philosophical textsScepticism and ...
Son of a composer and student of music, Balanchine graduated with honors from the St. Petersburg Imperial Theater School’s ballet section. He came to the U.S. at age 29. After several different attempts, the New York City Ballet was begun in 1948. Balanchine remained choreographer and balle...
The father of Cuba’s “Queen of Salsa Music” had hoped that she would become a teacher, but a lifelong love of music led Celia Cruz to compete in a radio talent show, and her career trajectory changed abruptly. In 1950 the 25-year-old Cruz was named lead singer of La Sonora Matan...
The music superstar (wearing a custom hat from The Isles Lab) joinsThe Voicehost at UBS Arena to see the New York Islanders take on the Washington Capitals. 8/100+ MLB Natti Natasha Game on! The global music superstar roots for the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic in Mi...
and authentic Puerto Rican spices. As the sun sets, the area transforms into a lively social scene. Visitors and locals alike throng to the bars and salsa clubs surrounding the plaza, immersed in the enchanting rhythms of Latin music. La Placita is a true representation of Puerto Rico’s viv...
000 with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope to release English albums. In 2010, he parted with Interscope and signed with another Universal Music Group label, Universal Republic. Iglesias has sold over 100 million units worldwide, making him one of the best ...
Originally from Sharonville, Ohio, she moved to California in the early 1990s to pursue a career in entertainment. Her big break came when she caught the eye of music superstar Prince, who helped launch her singing career by producing her self-titled debut album. Electra's entertainment career...
Jackson Browne is certainly one of the most famous Jacksons on this list. One of the famous singer-songwriters named Jackson, he is famous for such songs as “The Pretender,”“Somebody's Baby,” and “These Days.” His music has been recorded by the Eagles, Nico, Gregg Allman, and mor...