Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo

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Omara Portuondo’s solo debut arrived in 2000 as a showcase for the Cuban vocalist who gained international recognition through the Buena Vista Social Club project. Drawing on decades of performance experience, Portuondo delivers jazz and bolero standards with a smoky, emotionally resonant voice that evokes the great jazz singers. The album blends Afro-Cuban jazz, bolero, mambo, and son styles, with lush arrangements that recall 1950s Havana. Guest appearances from Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, and Rubén González complement her interpretations of classics like “The Man I Love,” creating a record that captures both the yearning quality of lost love and the sophistication of her artistry.

This is a single CD released on the World Circuit/Nonesuch label, featuring ten tracks including “La Sitiera,” “He Perdido Contigo,” “Ella Y Yo,” and “Veinte Años.” Grab this used copy and experience a world-class vocalist at the height of her powers.