This May (2007), Banco Popular de Puerto Rico will present, again for a new audience, its 1965 musical special on the music of Rafael Hernández, by the same title. Originally, this special was broadcast on all the then current television and radio channels to celebrate the inauguration of the Bank's new Headquarters in Hato Rey.
Under the direction of Billy Carrión, the bank's first public relations professional, the special has performances with famous artists and celebrities from the entertainment world like Myrta Silva, Tito Puente, Ruth Fernández, Bobby Capó, Chucho Avellanet, Gilberto Monroig and Los Hispanos. All offer their unique interpretations of the wonderful repetoir of music created by Hernández, one of Puerto Rico's most popular and prolific composers.
The special has now been transferred to DVD and made available to a limited distribution within Puerto Rico. Isla customers from beyond the island shores are included in this exclusive group!
Under the direction of Billy Carrión, the bank's first public relations professional, the special has performances with famous artists and celebrities from the entertainment world like Myrta Silva, Tito Puente, Ruth Fernández, Bobby Capó, Chucho Avellanet, Gilberto Monroig and Los Hispanos. All offer their unique interpretations of the wonderful repetoir of music created by Hernández, one of Puerto Rico's most popular and prolific composers.
The special has now been transferred to DVD and made available to a limited distribution within Puerto Rico. Isla customers from beyond the island shores are included in this exclusive group!