HBO's 'Latin Explosion' to Celebrate Latino Entertainers

HBO released hourlong documentary "The Latin Explosion: A New America" on Monday night. The music fest was a celebration of the accomplishments of Latino entertainers the world over.

"The Latin Explosion," as reported by The New York Times, is a rich history lesson in the form of a music documentary. The hour long music fest documents more than 60 years of 60 years of Latin milestones in music from rhythms to dance moves.

The music documentary follows Latin entertainers such as José Feliciano, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Pitbull. The musical documentary also showcases the hardship and struggle of Latino entertainers through the years as well as celebrates its successes and victories. "The Latino Explosion" also showcases biographies, as well as performance footage. The musical documentary also shows the statistical growth of Latin influence in the music industry.

Tommy Mottola, former Sony director and the brainchild of "The Latin Explosion," said that the Latin music culture will forever be a part of him since he recalled his childhood being filled with the Latino rhythm and vibe, reports The Huffington Post.

"It's part of my DNA now," Mottola said of the Latino music culture.

During Mottola's 15 year tenure at Sony Music, he was responsible for launching the careers of music superstars Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and Celine Dion. He also mentored several Latin artists -- including the likes of Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony among others. Mottola is credited for launching these artists into superstardom in what will come to be known as "The Latin Explosion".

Mottola also said that the music documentary also draws attention to important global issues affecting the Latin culture, such as immigration, politics and economic power.

"It was a good thing to carry forward, thematically. To be able to use that brand, so to speak, to tell this really big, very important story about people who are the backbone and the spine of this country." Mottola said in the interview.

The music executive producer also says that "The Latin Explosion" was made as a gift to his wife, Mexican singer and actress Thalia. He said that her presence during the premiere was most important to him.

"I did this [documentary] more as a dedication and a gift to my wife and to my two children, more than anything," Mottola told the publication. "I've been married for 15 years now, living together with a girl from Mexico City for 17 years. My children are Latin American as well as Italian-American. It's sort of a full-circle move for me."