Product Review

NTSC/Region 0. Second volume (of two) of this exciting musical event. An overwhelmingly intense and infectious concert from the titanic Latin supergroup the Fania All Stars. Shot before a huge, constantly gyrating audience of thousands, some of the greatest artists in Salsa display the dazzling virtuosity and ensemble fluidity that has made salsa, and these stars themselves, indelible parts of the global music scene. There are featured contributions from greats like Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano and others. Within the relentlessly swinging, driving ensemble are such classic salsa pioneers as Willie Colon, Papo Lucca, Bobby Valentin, Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Montalvo, and many others. Deft multiple camera work somehow manages to keep up with and capture every bit of the humorous byplay, sweaty dancing, searing soloing, and sheer power of this huge yet tight-knit all-star ensemble. A truly exciting evening. Immortal. 2006.