Helen Murphy

Helen Murphy is a music and entertainment veteran, in the business for over thirty years. She’s worked with global superstars including José Feliciano, Lionel Richie, Martha Stewart, Michael Flatley, and a myriad of others. Among her many accolades, Helen is ranked as one of Billboard’s 2020 Power 100 and is CEO of Anthem Entertainment. Anthem is an independent global music and entertainment company.

Her association with José Feliciano is a special one. She has worked with the icon for over a decade and continues to be moved by his remarkable journey in overcoming enormous obstacles with music as his guiding force. Revered as one the world's greatest guitarists, Feliciano is the first Latin American to win Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Pop Vocal GRAMMY Awards and is celebrated today as the first global Latin crossover artist and the first ever to stylize the US national anthem.

Helen was inspired to write the book, “José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad- 50th Anniversary” to share the joy and celebrate the cultural impact that José's music, and "Feliz Navidad" in particular, has had on the world. The song is infectious and it has an undeniable emotional effect every time it is heard. The goal was to capture that joyful spirit in the form of a children's book for new and future generations of families everywhere. Helen has depicted José in the book as a music superhero who travels the world on Christmas Eve in a flying red convertible, playing his guitar and singing "Feliz Navidad.” For over 50 years, José has toured the world singing "Feliz Navidad" in concert, spreading a message of the peace, love and joy that the Christmas season brings to all.

Helen has also produced and directed the documentary “José Feliciano: Behind This Guitar,” with her creative partner, Frank Licari. The film chronicles the life and continuing 50+ year music career of this famous singer/guitarist and includes hits such as "Light My Fire," "Chico and the Man," "Che Sarà," “Feliz Navidad," "Me Enamoré" and many more. It will also be released in 2020.

Feliz Navidad everyone!