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Marc Anthony
Pop/Salsa Musician
Marc Anthony has been hailed as the "reigning king of salsa" by The New York Times, which praised his "flawless singing" while calling him "somebody who could compete with the great pop figures of the (20th) century." Yet at 32, with most of his career ahead of him, Marc Anthony is already a phenomenon of the 21st. more >>
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Q: Hi, I love your music. How old were you when you started singing? What instruments do you play? - Kerry, 4th Grade, from Long Island
A: I started singing as soon as I started talking. As early as age three I was putting on little shows for my parents friends. I actually don't remember a time when I didn't sing.
Q: What type of music did you listen to growing up and at what age did you know that you wanted to be a musician? - Heather, 9th Grade, from Long Island
A: I grew up listening to what was popular at the time, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Air Supply, Marvin Gaye, the Eagles, but also the music my parents listened to, Salsa and Spanish boleros (love songs). At that time, I thought my parents' music was totally not cool, but I realize now that it really influenced me and my music. I always knew I wanted to sing ever since I can remember.
Q: What's your favorite movie and would you ever consider a career in acting? - Jason, 8th Grade
A: Two of my favorite movies are the Godfather and The Champ. I have done seven films so far and I will be filming a new one this February. I am really excited about it and definitely want to dedicate more time to acting.
Q: When you're not on tour or working, what do you like to do? - Rachel, 10th Grade, from Long Island
A: When I am not working I have a lot of hobbies that I enjoy. I build scale models of tanks, planes, cars, etc. I am learning to fly planes and helicopters. I also collect original presidential letters and antique artifacts, as well as all sorts of documentaries. I LOVE history!
Q: When was your first music experience? - Mary, 10th Grade, from New York City
A: I suppose my first music experience was when my parents would place me on top of the dining room table so that I could perform for their friends. Once, my aunt started crying while I was singing and I thought I had done something wrong. I almost retired from singing that day! But then they explained that she was crying because the song made her happy and she got emotional.
Q: When are you coming out with your next album? - Student, 12th Grade, from New Jersey
A: Right now I am dedicating my time to my acting but I will be recording a new album in the summer to be released in early 2004.
Q: How old are you? - Student
A: I am 34 years old.
Q: Where are you from? - Student
A: I was born and raised in New York City and my parents are Puertorican.
Q: Are you related to the Roman Marc Antony? - Student, 8th Grade, from New York City
A: Definitely no relation at all. My father named me Marco Antonio Muniz after his favorite singer, a legendary Mexican baladeer. When I started my singing career I couldn't have the same name as another singer so I changed it professionally. But growing up everyone just called me Tony.
Q: Will Marc Anthony be in PNC Bank Art Center again? - Sergio, 11th Grade, from New Jersey
A: I definitely will be there again but I do not have a tour coming up for a while now.
Q: What type of music do you like to listen to? - Jeff, 3rd Grade, from Long Island
A: I love all kinds of music, but especially World Music with all sorts of International rhythms. When I can't understand the lyrics, I can feel and enjoy the melodies even more. But with my 8 year old daughter I listen to whatever is hip at the moment.
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RELATED LINKS
Marc Anthony
http://www.marcanthonyonline.com
The official Web site of Marc Anthony.
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