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21 / Nov / 2018
From Cuba to the world
Cuba band La Orquesta Failde invited Omara Portuondo to the very special show at Salon Los Angeles in México City. Learn more here.
Read more14 / Nov / 2018
Grammy honors Chucho’s lifetime career
The Latin GRAMMY Week festivities officially kicked off Nov. 13 as the Latin Recording Academy honored influential Latin music artists such as Chucho Valdés, Wilfrido Vargas with a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the Special Awards ceremony. Valdes was the first artist to accept the honor given by the president and ceo of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, and Cuban singer Omara Portuondo. Congratulations Chucho!
Read more01 / Nov / 2018
Omara recieves a Luna Award in Mexico
Cuba singer Omara Portuondo and Spanish cantaor Diego El Cigala, recieved a Lunas Award granted by Auditorio Luna in 2018 in the category of Traditional Music.
Read more23 / Oct / 2018
Final performance at DR Jazz Festival
The 22nd Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, presented by FEDUJAZZ and the Ministry of Tourism, will host five nights of free concerts recognizing music, culture and the arts. Omara Portuondo is in charge of the closing ceremony with a performance on November 4th at Cabare. Learn more here.
Read more21 / Sep / 2018
Omara Siempre Latina Grammy Nomination
Congratulations to Omara Portuondo for being nominated for the Best Traditional Tropical Album for her latest Cuban release Omara Siempre. Ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on November 15th.
Read more09 / 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
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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.
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