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Born: 1930 in Havana, Cuba
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Latin

Biography:
Omara Portuonda is the grand old lady of Cuban music. While her early recordings made her a star in Cuba, her participation in the 1996 album and video documentary, The Buena Vista Social Club, brought her to international attention. Her solo album, The Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo, released in 2000, reinforced her status as one... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Omara Portuondo & Maria Bethnia
2008 Gracias
2007 Duets
2005 World Cuba
2005 Lagrimas Negras Canciones y Boleros
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Member Of: Afro-Cuban All Stars Buena Vista Social Club More >> Similar Artists: Compay Segundo Ibrahim Ferrer Eliades Ochoa Rubén González Ry Cooder More >>

Influenced By: Haydee Portuondo More >>

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