Woodridge Kanopy Matinee
Tue, Oct 27 · 2:00 PM Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Woodridge Kanopy Matinee: Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar (2022) Runtime : 1 hour 30 Minutes From Kanopy: "From the hills of Puerto Rico to the streets of Spanish Harlem and the world stage, JOSÉ FELICIANO – BEHIND THIS GUITAR chronicles the sixty-year career and against-all-odds life of nine-time Grammy winner José Feliciano. Despite poverty, lifelong disability, racism, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Feliciano became the first Latino crossover artist and the first Latino to win the Grammy for Best New Artist. Known for revolutionizing the Spanish bolero, reimagining “Light My Fire,” transforming the American national anthem, and creating the global holiday classic “Feliz Navidad,” he blended jazz, rock, pop, blues, flamenco, and Latin influences into a singular musical style. Featuring fellow artists and collaborators, the film celebrates the life, music, and enduring legacy of a groundbreaking guitarist who broke barriers and opened doors for generations to follow."
