CELIA CRUZ & THE FANIA ALL STARS - QUIMBARA - ZAIRE, AFRICA 1974 | REACTION

LOOK AT THE JOY IN HER FACE🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Here’s the video link • Celia Cruz & The Fania...

[@javiercasillas6133]

The orchestrator was the great Johnny Pacheco from the Dominican republic part of the fania All-Stars

[@TheLmori3]

Yes!!

[@randomgamerdude98]

He’s still alive too!

[@alexegus71]

Johnny Pacheco that's right

[@vivirlavida7194]

El inmenso Johnny Pacheco!!!!!

[@lezliehodge4556]

Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz did lots of work together. Extremely electrifying!! 🔥

[@Ciclopea2]

Celia is the best thing that ever came out of Cuba, we miss her and her AZÚCAR 💖

[@nirelsysd3553]

lol um.. a lot of good things came out of Cuba.. so offensive lol im cuban

[@lilyj9924]

@@nirelsysd3553IM CUBAN TOO, 😃 R I P CELIA🙏 💜💜 LA REINA DE LA SALSA💃💃AZUCAR🎶🎹🎺🎤🎷🎸

[@lilyj9924]

R I P CELIA💜🙏 THE QUEEN OF SALSA 🙌, IM CUBAN 😃 Y AZUCAR 🙌🙌 SALSA IS IN MY D N A😂

[@nirelsysd3553]

Lily J siiii azucar , nosotros los cubanos tenemos saborrr

[@lilyj9924]

@@nirelsysd3553 DEMASIADO SABOR Y PASION🔥🔥 , TE MANDO UN ABRAZO😊 DESDE CALI , Y FELIZ ANO NUEVO 🎶💃🍷 QUE VIVA LA SALSA 💜🙌🙌🙌

[@jorgeEliecer302]

Celia was and still is our Super Mega Star of Salsa; she hasn’t died, she’s immortal; she lives in my heart. She sang through four decades. Long Live our Celia.

[@84yeferson]

Larga vida.

[@sixaydemerk1176]

I loved when I walked from my house to the Malecon to see the carnival, I could see all this people getting around, together singing and dancing to the sound of La Vida es un Carnaval. I'll never forget those beautiful times and all thanks to that song 💕

[@ramonbueno7568]

of latin music period i was born back them

[@gustavochavez7180]

The crowd feel the music and energy just because much of the instruments used in salsa and Latino music are African. We have all to thank our African brothers for all those sounds and that vibe!

[@iluna94lovepr86]

Yeeees!!! 💖💖💖 African heritage is embedded in our culture!

[@nobody-rw1fr]

We are African silly

[@florarosario5888]

You make it sound like Celia is not African descendent. Smh and Lmol 😂😂😂😂

[@ottoirizarry41]

Quimbara is a word of África means enjoy that kind of meanning

[@Myah234]

Latino music is not from Africa lmao but nice try. We have influences from Europe and our own native americans. Like polka being the grandfather to cumbia

[@FreyrNordisk]

Johnny Pacheco stole the show with his dance moves 🤣 so cute. Our Queen Celia brilliant as always, I’m so proud of that woman. What’s great about Latinos is that we can be of any race but still share pretty much the same culture by Language and music, this was the Fania, Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans, the trinity of the Caribbean, viva la Salsa!, viva Celia Cruz! y viva nuestra hermosa cultura hispana.

[@julioortiz.9417]

Yes, AND viva Fania All Stars

[@DavidPChristian2]

Johnny Pacheco had more swagger than any three other band leaders anywhere any style.

[@orianagenero]

She look like a QUEEN!!! she wear things that to someone else it may looks crazy or trashy but this woman have so much class that she rock anything

[@jessicagomez7265]

She wasn't called the Lady of Salsa and Queen for nothing.

[@sevadaj]

She was the queen!!!!! Azucar Celia!!!!!!!!!!!

Long live the Queen!

[@Samhalta]

It doesn't look trashy to me, but maybe it's because I associate latin music with colourful dresses in general ^^

[@latina305mami]

Trashy?

[@zadia76]

Being Cuban, not only do I appreciate having known Celia Cruz’s music, but I’m oh so grateful for those who don’t speak or understand Spanish and yet recognize and enjoy and love what Celia left us. THANK YOU ♥️

[@javiercasillas6133]

For me that era of Salsa was the best. No disrespect to the 80's or 90's but that Fania era was just special.

[@arroyo5born749]

Fania Allstars

[@TheLmori3]

Agreed

[@WashingtonDC20032]

80's was great too! You can't forget Frankie Ruiz and Eddie Santiago.

[@Gitanarosa]

You are right. Everyone else needs to have a seat.

[@Dprest-nd4yc]

Totally agreed

[@calisource]

The golden era of Salsa with the Fania AllStars, Hector Lavoe, Johnny Pacheco, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz and many others that are now legends, please check Joe Arroyo - La Rebelion (No Le Pegue A La Negra) which is Colombian Salsa and for true African roots in Latin America react also to Grupo Kazzabe - Sei Sei Bei (La Parranda) from Honduras. Thanks for taking me back to my childhood memories as I remember this music being played at our house parties and my departed Mother embarrassing me by taking me out to dance as I was only 8 yrs old.................................Good Times, Good Times!

[@lauraedwards5019]

I'm not Hispanic and understand very little Spanish, but music is a universal language and you can understand the energy and joy of Celia Cruz. I was fortunate enough to see her perform live four times. All wonderful! I love Celia Cruz!

[@Adrian-hh8vc]

Hispanic and African roots get together.

[@nancycontreras945]

Can you feel it in your blood? Yes my friend, are the african roots calling us from mama's land. My grand grand grand father was first generation of free man in Argentina, and I couldn't be more proud of it. Maybe the color of my skin don't show it, but the drums call me and I just can't stop dancing, like my old ones back in África.

[@danielhernandez-vo9zc]

I’m white asf and I’m 10% African 30% native I feel you lol

[@gladys6089]

I’m Puerto Rican and the African rhythm is in my blood. Hispanics can’t deny it. Love it!

[@esmeraldapacheco7632]

The conductor is the infamous Johnny Pacheco.

[@paoloalessandro8055]

You bro Juan Azarías Pacheco Kiniping ????? Lol

[@fredyforero7894]

Linda foto Esmeralda Pacheco!

[@trianamusica]

Celia is the queen of salsa. It wasn’t just about her incredible voice, to us she’s a goddess of light. She had an incredibly difficult life but always spread joy no matter what, watch her interviews. She’s our Tina Turner in that regard.

[@alexunlv]

She is a Queen in all Latino homes. From Cuba all the way across Florida, the U.S., West Coast, Mexico, down to Brazil.

[@calicuban8890]

She is the Queen of Latin Music.. All the Latin country love her She's a diva And the best thing that came out of Cuba Also I recommend that you listen to Benny More Hes another great composer and singer of Cuba he is the one who created Mambo

[@lilyj9924]

THATS A FACT, R I P CELIA 🙏💜 THE QUEEN OF SALSA 🎶💃 Y AZUCAR , IM CUBAN & SALSA IS MY D N A 😂

[@randomgamerdude98]

Hispanic Caribbean trifecta right here. Johnny Pacheco as orchestrator from the Dominican Republic , Celia Cruz from Cuba singing and the rest of the All Stars from Puerto Rico. And they’re all sharing their african/latin based music back to the homeland, Africa. Beautiful

[@cocinandoconnenaymuchomas7181]

Hace un minuto que termino la canción y todavía tengo la piel de gallina🤩🤩🤩 ME ENCANTA tus reacción y Celia única 🥰🥰🥰

[@gracequinones3304]

Tremenda cantante y orquesta. Esa música revive hasta un muerto 👏👏👏👏

[@ahladino77]

Celia was rithym and flavor, she was "AZÚCAR" The original Flow!!!

[@liquidstardust3017]

The great Héctor Lavoe as backup singer.

[@LouXMedina]

Every single last one of those Fania All Star musicians were stone cold assassins. The very best of the best!

[@jaydenramos9957]

You should react to guantanamera in Africa with Celia

[@chulin357mujica4]

Hey my dude Love ur reactions ur a beast But i really want i to undrstand what ur seeing ur watching the best salsa group ever assembled every individual in that band has there on orchestra THE FANIS ALLSTARS and Celia is the only female vocalist and took a back to no one THE QUEEN OF SALSA ROLL CALL VOCALISTS PETE EL CONDE RODRIGUEZ(THE COUNT) HECTOR LAVOE(THE SINGER OF SINGER) ISMAEL MIRANDA(THE GOLDENBOY OF SALSA) CHEO FELICIANO(CHEO) SANTOS COLON(THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE) CELIA CRUZ(THE QUEEN OF SALSA) PERCUSSION!! BONGOS-ROBERTO ROENA(THE SHOWMAN) CONGAS-RAY BARRETO(THE MAN WITH THE HARD HAND) TIMBALES(SPANISH DRUMS) NICKY MARRERO(NICKY) PIANO LARRY HARLOW(THE MARVELOUS JEW) BASE BOBBY VALENTIN(BOBBY) TRUMPETS HECTOR ZALSUELA LUIS PERICO ORTIZ LOU PINEDA TROMBON BARRY RANDALL SHANE SPENCER REYNALDO JORGE WILLIE COLON(THE BADBOY OF SALSA) CUATRO (SPANISH GUITAR) YOMO TORO THIS LA CREM DE LA CREM Q VIVA LA SALSA

[@gillyS0L3]

Yes! I was trying to convey the importance of this orchestra in my comment but is lost in translation.

[@chulin357mujica4]

@@gillyS0L3 thanls for taking the time to read comments U ARE THE MAN when it comes to these reaction videos GOD BLESS !!

[@chulin357mujica4]

This was for the music Festival For the ALI VS FOREMAN FIGHT

[@semperfortis_semperfidelis]

He doesn't need to uderstand, the musicians caliber speaks by them self, he is having so much fun! , he is very happy! He is getting soul medicine right now!

[@katiadunn8692]

That day was very special for salsa music history. The interaction with the African people was taking place.

[@VampirelaPR]

The trumpets man!!!!!! They get me high every time I hear them, I love it!!!

[@DoTheMost-]

I love how you can feel the energy in that crowd it was amazing ☺️ I love Celia when I’m feeling down I listen to her and she makes me smile 😃

[@maribelcervantes9653]

I’m Mexican but I consider myself Latina. Celia is a must ! Queen. Slay it. I just love Cuban music.

[@ceciliavargaslizarraga]

Yo handsome!...so nice you got this channel of yours! Thank you for your feedback. She is just the queen of Salsa...and you're right: such a great orchestra in 1974! this is how they played their instruments to do this such a trascendental, outstanding performance! Fania All Stars and Celia!!

[@irenecara5022]

Thx for appreciating our queen of salsa. She’s been gone for over a decade now but was and still is the most prominent star for Hispanics and all lovers of our music around the world!!

[@nancycontreras945]

6:06 mi Celia hermosa, exorcisando a la gente con su música desde tiempos inmemoriales 😁

[@Gaueko813]

You might also enjoy Fania All Stars' performance of El Raton, it also occurred during this very same event. Another one from that showcase, Sweet Sixteen by BB King.

[@rosanajaquez3274]

I haven't heard this song in years. Being of both Dominican and Cuban origin, this music was my jam growing up. Celia was our queen and boy was her energy contagious! I'm glad you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed growing up with her music.

[@mariadoloresrodriguezherna2100]

Q fuerza más grande tienes, Celia!!

[@chilesuicmez]

tiene, es correcto!

[@melisachavez5930]

Celia Cruz is a true queen...You should react to Elvis Crespo suavemente

[@LadyCatReads]

If you loved Celia Cruz energy and music on the stage you MUST look for Joe Arroyo he also made dance even the scepticals as Mrs Cruz he was all party and joy 😂😀😀😀😀

[@carinagardner7745]

Pure African -Caribbean sound. That's the Celia the Great!... So contagious !!!!!!!!!

[@mauivelasquez9250]

I just gotta say thank you for appreciating Spanish Artists and the great music they gave us. Much love!

[@ulyssesvillalobos7769]

This's a masterpiece my friend and definitely your reaction is awesome as always. Best regards from Miami 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@diegosilva1980]

I like how his face changes, says "hey!" and starts dancing. That's música latina for the world. 👏👏👏

[@danielamandujano8911]

OMG! Do "Vasos Vacios" by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs ft. Celia Cruz

[@corinaperez226]

I love the footage of the audience. They are having such a good time. It is a beautiful thing to witness. Celia not only had an amazing voice, but she was a brilliant performer. She radiated joy and passion and transmitted that to her audience. What a gift she was.

[@DVAcme]

Dude, this is EXACTLY what I wanted you to react to! No music in the Americas has as much African flavor and lifeblood like Salsa from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and, of course, my little island paradise, Puerto Rico :) Seeing a brother getting it and appreciating it fills me with so much joy, man.

[@shanemcelroy8480]

I was already a fan of this genre but damn that woman's passion was infectious. I couldn't sit still.

[@marionavarrete7200]

My boy, this is the greates band ever created on the face earth ,fania all star, all super musicians from the caribbean,there is nothing like that now days !!!

[@carlosvera7911]

React to Héctor lavoe and fania all stars- mi gente, live in zaire 1974

[@TraeTormentas]

This music is inspired by the religion of Santeria. It's authentic trance music man.

[@The_Mimewar]

TraeTormentas sounds like it. Love it!

[@KP-zm1bo]

Yup, in one of his other videos I left a comment about the symbolism in the music, I'm Afrolatino so it's part of my culture. I think he is Afro American so he may not know much about Ifa and the Orishas.

[@corsicanlulu]

not true. santeria didnt come before african music

[@claratundidor8101]

That is the perfect example of a Guaguanco.

[@awoman9750]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that music predates religion. African tribes have been making music for a long time. Salsa is a mix of rhythms, from multiracial roots.

[@josephmena2421]

You got it or not, she had it and was the queen. Makes me feel proud of my music, I was thinking few days ago suggest a reaction of this video, thanks bro

[@rinopotamozopilotero6988]

No one feels the music more deeply and joyful than african people an afro descendants, that's for sure,it all started there!

[@Boxeoconrene]

Que tal amigo, buen video y reaccion, ahora reacciona a "MI GENTE DE HECTOR LAVOE EN AFRICA" un gran cantante salsero y maximo idolo de la musica de genero llamado SALSA, Saludos..

[@traceybaytops8681]

Celia Cruz is and always will be a legend! She has such a strong and amazing voice!!! I LOVE HER WHOLE LIFE!!!!

[@AV-fu7lx]

Azúcar!!! Jamel thank you for reacting to the Queen of salsa Blessings and keep enjoying salsa and rumba

[@javierduran3654]

We love Celia Cruz music. We miss her. She was so talented. Hi from Colombia

[@jmrggrmj9330]

I am from Mexico but my Grandmother is from Cuba and well all my family listen to Salsa, Son cubano and all, Celia is just a joy to listen every time.

[@axiomist4488]

Celia is practically the matron saint of Cuba. She did this her entire life, until she passed, at her home, in New Jersey. At her own request, her remains were brought to Miami for two days, so the Cuban community could pay homage . I never saw anything as exciting as this video. I hope there's a dvd of this concert, I'm off to look for it. Damn, I got so high listening and seeing this, I'm still flying. Thank you for making me aware of it .

[@soakedbearrd]

There's a primal essence in this that plays to our soul and roots with mother nature. It is the rhythm of the earth, automatically puts you in a trance.

[@tmonti7275]

Rest in Power Johnny Pacheco. That grooving conductor!

[@fidelrperez3449]

I love you reaction,about our queen,I was born in the same hometown in cuba.santos suarez,havana cuba.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Classic Celia and the AMAZING Fania All-Stars! So much fantastic energy and the beautiful smile on Celia's face, looking just like my abuela! so much fun! Thank you, Jamel for this wonderful video & reaction to the Queen of Salsa!

[@alita5685]

You have the "saborrrrr" !!!!amigo.👍💃💃

[@mariachaparro792]

Miss Celia was a GEM. Grew up listening to her and it was a sad day when she left us ❤️

[@Lulu.Dove83]

The Afro-Cuban gorgeous QUEEN!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Cuba! 🇨🇺

[@jimmytorres8560]

Her voice still Echoes the arena till this day.

[@ragemena7476]

My grandma used to listen Celia's music while she was tidying up the house...I remember songs like: el yerberito, la bemba colorada, quimbara, la negra tiene tumbao...I love Celia...AZUCAAAAAR!

[@mariavictorias8799]

I enjoy so much your reactions dude, it's 3:00 am and I cannot stop watching this 😂

[@z_mora7461]

Love this performance! She looks beautiful, happy and strong, like the Queen she was! Everyone feels the music. I wish I could’ve experienced it live. So epic. The orchestra lead’s name is Johnny Pacheco. You should check him out too.

[@debbielopez2544]

i have seen the Fania All Stars, Celia Cruz and other Latin artists throughout the years... this concert was held the week of the Ali - George Foreman fight in Zaire... Que Viva La Musica !!

[@cynthiapereira8403]

I love when you say, "Hey!"

[@josealfredo1183]

A queen for ever , outstanding, azúcar!!

[@NuYorka13]

AZUCAR!! From the island of Cuba🇨🇺 to the World🌎!!!❤️❤️❤️ Celia was and always will be... the Queen of Salsa!! That Afro-Cuban rhythm makes you move!🎶🎶

[@TheMrv30]

La Queen Of Salsa !!! Eso Caray!! Ccceelliiiaaa!!!

[@stephdelvalle450]

The queen... She was just amazing.. i cried when she passed and I miss her as if she was my family.. My mom grew up on her music and so did I..

[@sergiolobato1798]

Hey Jamal! I had the great fortune to see Celia Cruz and Tito Punte at Kimballs East in Oakland CA in the early 90s. I will never forget! Everyone in the place was dancing, everyone. bartenders waiters even the security guards. Ever since thats what I think heaven will be like. No hate ,no differenced, just pure love and rhythmic joy all together dancing.

[@solenniak]

Azucar!!!!! The queen Celia Cruz in Africa that show how good she is ( cuz she still alive in my heart

[@jesusmanuelmartinezacuna4947]

Celia Cruz la Queen de la salsa , reina de cuba ,de México,y de todo el mundo

[@theoryofrelativity1981]

She’s from my beautiful country 🇨🇺 powerful QUEEN 👑 with her Azúcar

[@erikafigueroa5128]

When you get a chance watch her live at Yankee Stadium sing Bemba Colora. All these artists played as well, same year as well. Packed stadium!

[@scarletttrinity4008]

This has been one of my favorites since I was like 9 years old! I grew up in Dallas and was blessed to have many different musical influences.

[@yaoscabobadillasalmeron1487]

Black heritage, I think many African-American brothers have no idea how wide their culture is, of the mark they have left on salsa or merengue. they have the wonder of soul, rap among others but they also have the wonder in latin music.The flavor and rhythm that we Latinos have is black heritage

[@guanabacoacoa8748]

This really got me like almost crying cause she's was amazing! Rip my queen!🇨🇺💖🇺🇸

[@CryssLuvsMuzik]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your reaction was EVERYTHING! I KNEW you would love every bit. You can't help but get your life dancing to this song. That performance is in my top 10 of ALL time. So much going on here. Johnny Pacheco ( Orchestra Leader-sexy thing) and his band were incredible. A young Hector LaVoe, who became a famous singer, in his own rite (played in the biopic, by Marc Antony in "El Cantante") is one of the back-up singers (glasses on stage left). This was a part of the festival of music for the Muhammed Ali vs. George Foreman Boxing match, in Zaire. James Brown, B.B. King, Miriam Makeba, Bill Withers...everyone was there. I posted the full concert, in case you or anyone may be interested. BTW: She and Patti Labelle did a duet on "Quimbara", too. Check it out.

[@indigostar6886]

Queen of salsa celia cruz 🎉🎉🎉 💃 💃

[@nomi.hagen.]

So happy I saw this version of the song. I love her music since I was a kid growing up in Colombia.

[@elsacastillo9855]

Celia Cruz Cuba singer. Best voice! All latinamericans love her. R. I. P Chile.

[@smilealways3333]

Thank for you reaction VIDEO💓💓💓Arriba mi gente!!!!Celia Cruz...AZUCAR😊😊

[@nataliaa.b4008]

Celia Cruz the unforgettable today more than ever you are still alive in your music from Cuba and for All

[@soledadlorquiana8464]

Celia Cruz la reina de la salsa! Gracias for your channel.

[@guillermosoberanes7245]

Es tanta la emoción que al mismo tiempo te dan ganas de bailar y te conmueve hasta las lágrimas, En aquel entonces vale la pena apuntar el trabajo cultural que Zaire realizó y lo importante que resultó para Africa como continente. En aquellos mismos Años el gran Mohamed Alí defendió ahí su título. Todos estos enormes seres humanos al alcance de la mano.

[@adrianarodarte7586]

Celia Cruz the Cuban QUEEN!! To ever walk this earth. ❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️

[@Karlae86]

RIP Queen. 🍀 Thanks for sharing. This was my mom's favorite song. 🍀

[@aligaines8476]

FYI, the concert Zaire '74 was set up by Hugh Maselkela, along with groups from Zaire, to precede the Ali Foreman fight; Sadly, the match was postponed due to Foreman's injury for six weeks, but thank God the concert went on. I suggested this, probably many did, so thank you... I see you were fed.

[@pablorodriguez986]

This is one of my favorite iconic performance of Celia and all those legends performing with the fania all stars. They were there for the Mohammed Ali fight in Africa. Rumble in the Jungle

[@rodrigobuitrago4650]

Salsa is my adiction, the queen Celia Cruz and Fania All Stars, the other voices,Héctor Lavoe, Santos Colón, Ismael Quintana, Cheo Feliciano!!! Salutes from Colombia.

[@Al3xTrucho20]

Should also look into the genre called "Punta" from Honduras. Shout out to my Catrachos from El Salvador.

[@elmernothing666]

Celia Cruz and all of the musicians never did music like a job ☺️ they were having fun and sharing that happiness to the world. Love for Celia ♥️

[@lilyj9924]

HEY JAMEL, 💃AZUCAR = SUGAR / 💜 YOUR 💃R I P 💜💜 CELIA THE QUEEN OF SALSA

[@alazanjoe]

Celia Cruz Musical legend from Cuba that introduced her music and culture to all of Latin America and to the world.

[@rosilatrailera]

Mexico La sonora Mantacera in 1959 gave Celia the opportunity to let her light shine all over the world. We love her ! Forever she will be our queen of Salsa!

[@yayayarelis]

One of my favorite videos me and my dad like to watch together. This was his era. And the best time for salsa.

[@chance3052]

I love you bro I don’t know you but I appreciate you listening to my culture music much love and respect from MIAMI 305🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸…viva CUBAaaaa!!!!

[@vivianagarcia6633]

This is one of my favorite videos and songs of all time. I always have to dance to it hands down Everytime it plays.