11 May 2008
The Promise of Music
The documentary accompanied the work of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.
A gozar con Billo. Luis María Frómeta
Valuable testimonies, unedited images and Billo's iconic music depict his life from 1937 and throughout the following five decades, during which he immortalised Caracas' current affairs, public figures and historical landmarks in his musical arrangements.
Top Billed Cast
Luis María "Billo" Frómeta Self
Elba Escobar Narrator
Magdalena Frómeta Self
Amable Frómeta Self
Óscar Yánez Self
Charly Frómeta Self
Morella Peraza Self
Renato Capriles Víctor Pérez Self
Porfi Jiménez Self
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