In celebration of the recent birthday of Omara Portuondo—the “Bride of Filin” and Diva of the Buena Vista Social Club—we delve into the origins and attributes of the name carried by this extraordinary ...

Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century, from the stages of Havanas legendary nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the ...

For many, Omara Portuondo is best known for her participation in the Buena Vista Social Club; but the nonagenarian has lived many lives before and after the formation of the internationally recognized ...

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This music-filled documentary centers on the torch singer, now in her 90s, who found international acclaim as part of the Buena Vista Social Club. John Anderson ...

If you’ve heard the Buena Vista Social Club, then you’ve heard the unforgettable voice of Omara Portuondo. Now in her 90’s, Cuba's legendary diva has been a driving force in Afro-Cuban music for over ...

Omara Portuondo, la cantante cubana que es miembro del Buena Vista Social Club, es el tema de un nuevo documental que se estrena en la serie VOCES de PBS el viernes 26 de septiembre de 2025, de 10:00 ...

The story of the musical group serves as the basis of the stage musical of the same name, which premiered on Broadway earlier this year. The show has won 5 Tony Awards, including Best Performance by ...

Actors often jump at the chance to play legends. But when Natalie Venetia Belcon was offered the role of iconic Cuban singer and dancer Omara Portuondo in Broadway’s new musical Buena Vista Social ...

(l-r) Justin Cunningham, Marco Paguia (seated at piano), Renecito Avich, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Román Diaz. (Photo by Matthew Murphy) Leonardo Reyna (seated at piano) and the company of Buena Vista ...