Omara Portuondo November 5, 2010

A living legend in Cuba, Omara Portuondo gained international fame as the female star of Buena Vista Social Club. Beginning her career as a dancer in Havana’s famous Tropicana cabaret, she went on to sing with some of the most important and beloved Cuban bands, including Cuarteto d’Aida and Orquesta Aragón. With two critically acclaimed solo albums for World Circuit and sold-out international tours, her latest album Gracias celebrates her sixth decade as an entertainer. For more information, please visit www.carolinaperformingarts.org or call 919-843-3333.

“The queen of Caribbean vocalists.”
- Los Angeles Times

Official Website: http://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/performances/event.aspx?id=a2f04cb5-dda2-4548-8866-d74b351a1204&pcode=945