Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story (2025)

2025-02-01

15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.

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