Europe / Ireland / United Kingdom
One of Cuba’s most renowned and powerful voices Omara Portuondo performs with Spanish Flamenco singer Diego el Cigala, in celebration of her 85th birthday.
Having performed since she was 15 years old, Omara Portuondo’s career has touched on almost every Cuban style from Bolero to Jazz, to Son Cubano. But regardless of genre, it’s her unmistakable voice and perfect phrasing that shine through – a voice captured on the 1996 album and documentary Buena Vista Social Club. Performing alongside her is Diego el Cigala, a singer known for his extraordinary Flamenco voice but whose career has explored all aspects of Latin music including collaboration with legendary Bebo Valdés – the two singers together forming an intense musical connection on stage.
Having shared a stage for the first time last year, here they revisit highlights from Portuondo’s extensive career, from her days as a founding member of dose-harmony vocal group Cuarteto d’Aida to her time as the Buena Vista Social Club’s leading lady. El Cigala provides new perspectives on this classic material, creating a unique fusion of Cuban and Flamenco musical styles.
See more information about Omara Portuondo & Diego el Cigala Tour’s places and dates at: http://omaraportuondo.com/enltourl http://www.elcigala.com/node1633
Thursday, 21st July 2016, 20:00 h Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom http://www.barbican.org.uk/
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