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Marc Anthony

(New York City, USA)



For all the Marc Anthony fans, he's finally released a salsa CD once again in November 2001 in over 3 years. His real name is Marco Antonio Muñiz and he was born on September 16, 1968 in New York City of Puerto Rican parents.

Originally, only the latin community and those who danced salsa had heard of him until he launched his first English album, slkdjfldks, which was a major hit in the English community and is a must-have album if you love his voice. Marc Anthony has sold more albums than another other salsa singer in the World!

He has a diverse musical foundation ranging from Salsa, to American Popular music, to Dance music--and that's why he has such a broad fan-base! Marc Anthony is no doubt the greatest salsero in the world. His smooth, sensual, hypnotic voice captivates each and every listener, enveloping them in his rich latin rhythms. And...Marc Anthony has sold more albums than any other salsa singer in the world!

1. Eres Mia
2. Amarte
3. Barco A La Deriva
4. Hasta Que Vuelvas
5. Yo Dudo Que Con El
6. Celos Y Envidia
7. Tu No Sospechas
8. Vivir
9. Y Se Acabo El Amor
10. Que Dependencia
11. Este Loco Que Te Mira
12. Caminare

There's a palpable sense of joy in Marc Anthony's voice. The salsa star and pop sensation may be slight in stature, but when he opens his mouth to sing, the sheer power and passion of his tenor grabs a hold of your heart and makes you sit up and pay attention. The king of contemporary salsa was born and raised in New York City, but as good as Anthony is in his native tongue, he is triumphant when he sings in Spanish. Like Youssou N'Dour, Celia Cruz, and other great voices, Anthony's intensity and purpose transcend language barriers: even if you don't understand his words, it's difficult not to feel what he is expressing. On his first salsa collection since 1997's potent Contra la Corriente (and his first CD since his 1999 self-titled, slightly watered-down pop smash) Marc Anthony allows the emotionality of the rhythm to take control. Backed by a topnotch band, Anthony's supple voice carries the beat along, and on tracks like the propulsive "De Que Depende" he soars. His joy and the joy of hearing a great singer are contagious. --Amy Linden.

To hear clips and find out more about the album, click here. Here's another cool site I found which is a fan website which has all the lyrics to his latest album and others.