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09 / Aug / 2018
Dudamel with Special Guest
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil welcome guests from around the musical world to the Hollywood Bowl this summer – including the legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo of Buena Vista Social Club, Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and the “Lion of Salsa,” Oscar D’León – for exclusive collaborations that match the orchestra’s versatility with artistic virtuosity. Learn more here.
11 / Apr / 2018
Cuban icon, delivers most memorable performance at The Regent
The Regent Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles opened its doors early with lines eager to get in and see a star. Cuban artist Omara Portuondo from the Buena Vista Social Club has come a long historical way and the show was a reflection of all those years. She performed music from her own productions, traditional Cuban songs and from Buena Vista Social Club. Repeated times Omara said “if you know [...]
Read more29 / Mar / 2018
Omara Portuondo receives Honoris Causa in Cuba
Cuban singer Omara Portuondo internationally known as the Diva of Buena Vista Social Club today received the title Doctor Honoris Causa in Arte for their transcendental contribution to the island's culture. Portuondo, 87, received an "immense honor" accolade awarded by the Higher Institute of Art (ISA) of Havana, and thanked "thank you" to all those who joined his long artistic career connected, so the [...]
Read more15 / Mar / 2018
A La Mesa Cuba
Book online now your table at La Covacha de Omara with A la Mesa Cuba. Get your table and enjoy the best traditional Cuban food and live music with family and friends.
Read more14 / Feb / 2018
From the Buena Vista to the World
Omara Portuondo annonces a USA tour this Spring. Cuban diva from the Buena Vista Social Club™ will be playing in Seattle, Portland, Berkeley and Los Ángeles. Click here and find out all details of this tour.
Read more06 / Feb / 2018
Natalia Lafourcade releases new single
Few days prior the release of her second album, Natalia Lafourcade releases ‘Desdeñosa’. One of the greatest mexican classic sang along with Omara Portuondo and Eugenia León.
Read more31 / Jan / 2018
Cuba Iluminada
"Cuba iluminada" is a great photo project created and lead by the Spanish photographer Héctor Garrido that includes more than 200 portraits of Cuban personalities including the Buena Vista Social Club™ diva Omara Portuondo. Is you are in Madrid (Spain) don't miss the chance to enjoy this great exhibition. Learn more.
Read more15 / Jan / 2018
Omara & Japan- A Love Story
Cuba diva Omara Portuondo will be playing in Japan this March. Two unique dates to enjoy the very best of Cuban music. Omara will be playing on March 18 at Blue Note Tokyo and at the Ex Theater Roppongi on March 20th. Don't miss the chance to see the greatest diva of all times!
Read more26 / Dec / 2017
Artes de Cuba in Washintong DC
An event in celebration of the opening of Artes de Cuba: From the Island to the World, the opening performance will bring the vibrant culture of Cuba center stage. The performance will feature the Latin Grammy Award®–winning “Diva of Buena Vista Social Club” Omara Portuondo, Cubadisco Award–winning pianist Rolando Luna, the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, jazz composer and pianist Aldo López-Gavilán, acclaimed composer and musician Yosvany Terry, Orchestra Miguel Faílde, and more. The special evening will be [...]
Read more14 / Dec / 2017
A Night with Arturo O’Farrill and Friends
¡Adelante, Cuba! Festival, a celebration of Cuba through dance and music, shines a light on the vibrancy and richness of Cuban culture. The Festival closes with an evening of Afro-Cuban music curated by and featuring five-time Grammy Award winner Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, with a cavalcade of special guests—including Havana rapper Telmary Diaz—who illuminate the best of traditional Cuban music through modern innovation. Also joining [...]
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