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Omara Portuondo’s new album says ‘Gracias’ to her many mentors and sidekicks.
Dec. 9, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
A formidable Cuban songbird
Oct. 26, 2009
Gustavo Dudamel isn’t famous for his prowess as a jazz musician, but when forces beyond his control threw a wrench into his plans for concerts this week at the Hollywood Bowl, the L.A.
Aug. 15, 2018
Producer Ry Cooder said recently that when it comes to the singers of the Buena Vista Social Club, he preferred collaborating with Ibrahim Ferrer over Omara Portuondo.
Oct. 2, 2000
Omara Portuondo has been a stage presence for nearly six decades. After last year’s Buena Vista Social Club tour, she returns to the U.S. as a headliner.
Sept. 28, 2000
Buena Vista Social Club singer to perform in U.S.
Oct. 6, 2009
Buena Vista Social Club and Omara Portuondo are another example that, in the United States, if you know how to package, market and promote anything, the people will buy it--regardless of merit (“Voice of Experience,” by Tom Miller, Sept. 28).
Oct. 7, 2000
Cuba at the Bowl info
Aug. 23, 2011
Television
Bidding a legend farewell I find it interesting that among all of Aretha Franklin’s incredible talent and her ability to cross over and master such diverse musical genres as R&B, soul, rock, pop and even classic opera, it’s her gospel album “Amazing Grace” [“The Gospel According to Aretha Franklin,” Aug. 17] that remains her biggest selling commercial achievement.
Aug. 25, 2018
* Theater.
Sept. 21, 2000