The Perez Family

"...Tomei, Alfred Molina, Chazz Palminteri, Anjelica Huston, Trini Alvarado, Celia Cruz, Diego Wallraff, Angela Lanza and Ellen Cleghorne. Before..."

May 12, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soul Power

The "Rumble in the Jungle" was the main event, but this concert in the Congo was a hell of an undercard.

"...three decades. The film uncorks such magical moments as Celia Cruz belting out "Cuando Llegaré" accompanied by King's strumming..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Thomas Fawcett

Mambo Kings

"...With musical support from salsa legends Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, sparks fly during the musical numbers. Assante and..."

March 20, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A’lante Flamenco’s Juana: First (I) Dream

The dramas of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz were perfectly expressed through the language of flamenco

"...white skirt whipping around her calves, as flamenco singer Celia Sellers sustained a wide, wavering note. In the next..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...Simone, Warren Zevon, Elliott Smith, Barry White, Benny Carter, Celia Cruz, Robert Palmer, Earl King, Johnny Paycheck, Gregory Hines,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

El Gran Circo: The Aztlan Circus

In the same way that Aztlan Dance Company has revolutionized Latin dance, they take the circus and run with it in their new production, El Gran Circo: The Aztlan Circus

"...Santa Cruz Center for Culture, through March 4..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...Johnny Pacheco with Celia Cruz, Celia & Johnny (1974)..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Qmmunity: Finding Your Pride

Drip Drop 10 brings urban LGBTQ music to the forefront, plus did you hear it’s Austin Pride this weekend?

"...Divina: Celia Cruz Vs. Gloria Estefan Join host Tatiana Cholula, Ruby..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by James Scott

Angélique Kidjo Punches Until Crosseyed & Painless

West African body rocker covers Talking Heads & worships Mother Earth

"...Tributes paid to Weymouth, Celia Cruz, Mama Africa, and Mother Earth, the star of..."

May 13, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...Julieta Venegas, Ely Guerra, Olga Tañon got me outnumbered. Celia Cruz now; Susana Baca, Cesaria Evora, Virginia Rodrigues later...."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...for three decades. The film uncorks magical moments like Celia Cruz belting out "Cuando Llegaré" accompanied by King's strumming..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Krudas Cubensi

Victory Grill, Feb. 16

"...biting parody of Cuban salseras like La Lupe and Celia Cruz, Wanda Krudas of local trio Krudas Cubensi shelved..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

TV Eye

La Lupe

"...in the early 1960s. A contemporary of Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Mongo Santamaria, she is credited with transforming..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Pete Rodríguez

Record review

"...impressive résumé that includes stints with heavyweights Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, and Tito Puente. That said, this is not..."

May 12, 2006 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...on your Christmas list. Mother might appreciate Bobby McFerrin, Celia Cruz, the Gypsy Caravan, South Pacific, while your brother..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mi Son

Rick Treviño returns to his roots.

"...at a distance. Young Rick always admired Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and the percussive elements of Cuban piano, but..."

June 8, 2001 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, April 27-May 6

"...through our bloodstreams for Havana's Queen of the Salsa, Celia Cruz, whose Cinco de Mayo throwdown at the writhing,..."

May 18, 2001 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Everywhere Is War

A beginner's discography to Rock en Español

"...Rider," and album cuts from Los Lobos, the Plugz, Cruzados, and even Cheech & Chong. Taken together with Rhino's..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Rhythm is King

"...with any great salsero -- like Willie Colon or Celia Cruz or anything like that -- I'm just a..."

June 25, 1999 Music Review by Jay Hardwig

Record Reviews

"...Creole. The effect of said multiculturalism, plus Latin legend Celia Cruz's priceless cameo on a funky retelling of "Guantanemera,"..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Review

HD 50: Will Dem Split Enable GOP?

Front-runners emerge in the race to replace Strama

"...organization as Rico Reyes attempts to build local support. Celia Israel, the Democrat with the least fundraising success, has..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Christopher Hooks

Point Austin: Lessons on the Wind

Random speculations on the returns

"...can be immediately reopened for the March primaries. But Celia Israel's strong showing in a district which, we were..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...they don't want to vote for him." Austin Rep. Celia Israel, who is chairing the House Democratic Campaign Committee,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"..."I'm an Ann Richards Democrat," Celia Israel says, as she commonly does; the state representative..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...hosts including Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion and Reps. Celia Israel and Gina Hinojosa. Asked about her endorsement of..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege, Statewide, and Beyond

What does Trump's toxicity mean for downballot races?

"...for grabs this year (especially that of Sen. Ted Cruz, whose political career appears to be on life support)...."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...Texas." After that came an appearance by Sen. Ted Cruz, even though he was not on the ballot. Looking..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Candidate Filings Trickle In

Some incumbents draw challengers, but no serious threats

"...• Federal: With the headlines filled with Ted Cruz's ongoing radical banalities, Sen. John Cornyn has been overshadowed..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: For Team Blue, So Much Green

More money, more voters for Texas Democrats aiming to flip the state House

"...stat you should find intriguing: According to state Rep. Celia Israel, chair of the Texas House Dem­o­cratic Campaign Committee,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...AMONG THE WHITES: NOTES FROM AN UNFINISHED EDUCATION Angie Cruz DOMINICANA Meghan Daum THE PROBLEM WITH EVERYTHING Steven L...."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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