Hector Leguillow to Bring VIVA LA REINA to Westchester Broadway Theatre, 6/24

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VIVA LA REINA, an international celebration and musical tribute to one of the most vibrant and influential figures in Latin music. Celia, with her charismatic personality, powerful vocals and fiery rhythm, was one of the most popular salsa artist of the 20th Century. She earned twenty-three gold albums and was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" as well as "La Guarachera de Cuba." She won several Grammys and Latin Grammys. She also appeared in movies, earned a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts.

Enjoy an exciting night of Celia's music performed by the MTG All Stars Orchestra lead and musically conducted by Hector "La Llave" Leguillow, with 3 premiere female vocalists from around the world; Azuquita (Maria Rivas) of Cuba, Christelle Durandy of France and Yoko of Japan (known as La Salsera Japonesa). The MTG All-Stars Concert orchestra, includes top talented veteran musicians known world-wide along with new and up-coming super talented musicians of the New York area, help make and create the history of legends in SALSA for all time. Featuring spectacular Latin dancing by the Attitude Ensemble!

As an Artist, Booking Agent, Musical Director and Talent Scout and promoter, Hector Leguillow lends credence to a full multi-faceted life of artistic endeavors. He was Consultant & Coordinator for the motion picture "EL CANTANTE" movie starring: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony and consulted and help assist the director coordinate all musical scenes as well as performing in the film. He has handled such artists as Tito Puente, HECTOR LA VOE, RAY BARRETO, CELIA CRUZ, LALO RODRIGUEZ, LA SONORA PONCENA, LA SONORA MATANCERA and many others.

Pictured: Azuquita (Maria Rivas). Photo courtesy of Hector Leguillow.