JOSÉ FELICIANO To Perform The National Anthem At The California Governor’s Inaugural Ceremony This Friday

In Testament To The Enduring Significance Of Feliciano’s Heartfelt Interpretation Of “The Star-Spangled Banner” First Unveiled at The 1968 World Series, The SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER Has Been Asked To Perform The Anthem At Governor Schwarzenegger’s Inauguration At the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento – 11 A.M, Friday, January 5th.

Honored With A Lifetime Achievement Award This Past Fall At The Kennedy Center, Feliciano Is Currently Enjoying A Period Of High Visibility From Several Projects:

- The Recent Release of José Feliciano y Amigos:
Produced By Longtime Collaborator Rudy Perez, The Acclaimed Spanish Language Album Finds Artists Such As Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Ramon Ayala, Lupillo Rivera, Christian Castro, Ricardo Montaner, Alicia Villarreal & More Join Feliciano For a Series Of Very Special Duets.

- Feliciano’s Timeless Classic “Feliz Navidad” Was The #1/Most Played Christmas Song In America This Holiday Season According To Nielsen BDS & Arbitron

- Soundtracks of My Life – Feliciano’s First Album Of Newly Composed English Songs In Over A Decade Will Be Released In Late January. (Look for details on Track Listings and Promotional Plans in the coming days)

“”¦this winter means more to Feliciano than just the annual return of his classic, catchy tune. In December, he released a Spanish language duets CD called “Jose Feliciano y Amigos,” which features Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi and Alicia Villarreal, among others. Feliciano, 61, also has an English-language CD set for release in February called “Soundtracks of My Life.” It includes original material from the artist who’s earned critical praise and six Grammys for his forays into several genres ”” pop, jazz, bolero and ranchero. The Puerto Rican-born singer-guitarist is considered the first established Spanish-language artist to successfully cross over into American music” – Associated Press, 12/15/06

“[José Feliciano y Amigos is] likely to become a classic”- New York Daily News

“The man behind one of the most popular Christmas songs in any language, José Feliciano has a new effort, “José Feliciano y Amigos” (Universal Latino) featuring a stellar list of collaborators”¦ compelling duets with the likes of Rudy Pérez, Cristián Castro, Alicia Villareal, Luciano Pereyra, Lupillo Rivera, Luis Fonsi, Ricardo Montaner, Raul Di Blasio and Marc Anthony. Much of the album is designed to appeal to the Mexican regional-pop sensibility, but there are some Boricua moments, such as a winning version of the classic “Lamento Borincano” with Fonsi and “Oye Guitarra Mí” with Anthony. Feliciano’s voice is in fine form”¦ a living legend at work.” – Newsday, 12/24/06

For more information on José Feliciano, please contact:

John Reilly at 212.445.8440/ jreilly@rogersandcowan.com OR

Sandy Friedman at 310.854.8109/ sfriedman@rogersandcowan.com

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