Watch Sobre Las Olas

Sobre Las Olas is an autobiographical movie that music lovers will enjoy. It chronicles the short but eventful life of famous Mexican waltz composer Juventino Rosas. In 1888, towards the end of his life, Mr. Rosas composed Sobre Las Olas, a waltz. This song is still one of the most well known Latin waltzes, more than 100 years later. Mr. Rosas' often sad life, only made happier when he composed music, is chronicled in detail. His musical style has influenced many musicians worldwide. Tejano, jazz, and American country have been the forms of music most influenced by Mr. Rosas' musical efforts.