Omara Portuondo
Finished Oct 5, 2016
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Don't miss the Buena Vista Social Club's only female member perform solo
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Omara Portuondo is best known for the crucial role she played in the Buena Vista Social Club, but she had established her reputation long before a lucky meeting with Ry Cooder brought her even greater success
The Guardian
Omara Portuondo is best known for the crucial role she played in the Buena Vista Social Club, but she had established her reputation long before a lucky meeting with Ry Cooder brought her even greater success
The Guardian
Finished Oct 5, 2016
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Don't miss the Buena Vista Social Club's only female member perform solo
Finished Oct 5, 2016
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Don't miss the Buena Vista Social Club's only female member perform solo
Hailed as the 'Edith Piaf of Cuba', Omara Portuondo held her own as the only female of the Buena Vista Social Club from 1996 onwards, but her contributions to the Cuban musical tradition run much deeper and farther back; she founded the legendary vocal group Cuarteto d'Aida and collaborated with notable Cuban musicians including Julio Guitierrez, Juanito Marquez and Chucho Valdes.
The Latin Grammy-winning songstress may be nearing 90 years of age, but still displays her youthful dancer's vigour when she takes to the stage. Listen out for classics including her signature bolero Dos Gardenias and other iconic songs spanning the styles of mambo, son and rumba to name a few!