Medyamax team enjoys Art! Our colleague, brilliant-creative-and-unique Graffiti artist Tony Cruz RAM 2, is the artist behind over 300 large-scale murals across the New York,. is honoring singer José Feliciano with a mural in West Farms, Bronx. As someone who struggles with his own vision, Cruz says the message behind the mural is that with resilience anyone can achieve their dreams no matter their ability or disability.
Special Graffiti Art Abstract Mural in Honor for The Legend Jose Feliciano, A Celebration of Feliz Navidad Global Impact. “THIS ABILITY IS AMAZING” Project supported by Noelle Lilley from News12, CBS News and community organizations and people..
Puerto Rican musician and singer Jose Feliciano, He was permanently blinded at birth and made his first public appearance at the Teatro Puerto Rico in the Bronx at the age of 9. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors’ “Light My Fire”, “Feliciano” and Christmas song “Feliz Navidad”.He released over 50 albums worldwide, his songs became a No. 1 hit in many countries. He also worked with Quincy Jones on the Mackenna’s Gold movie soundtrack, where he recorded the theme song “Old Turkey Buzzard” and appeared on numerous US television shows, performing duets with Johnny Cash, Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Andy Williams, and Diana Ross. Each year during the Christmas season, “Feliz Navidad” remains one of the most played and most downloaded songs of the season. “Feliz Navidad” is also recognized by ASCAP as one of the 25 all-time most-played Christmas songs in the world and it is in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Feliciano wrote and performed the theme song to the 1970s comedy series Chico and the Man, and played a guest role in one episode as the cousin of Chico (Freddie Prinze), singer Pepe Fernando. In the 1970s, he acted and composed for television series and movies including McMillan & Wife, Kung Fu, and the soundtrack for the 1976 movie Aaron Loves Angela. He has also been a guest performer on many albums by other artists, including Bill Withers’s +’Justments, John Lennon’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark, Michael Nesmith’s Tantamount to Treason Vol. 1, and has given concerts with Carlos Santana, Cat Stevens, and Paul Simon.
Feliciano was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring him for his contributions to the world of music.
