Omara Portuondo

Freedom has no double standard

Among the few things that Cubans can count on after 50 years under the rule of the Castro brothers is the subhuman, Draconian methods with which the regime lashes out against those who dare disagree. The deafening silence from...

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IODA Clients Sweep Latin Grammys With Best Salsa, Samba, Brazilian Pop, Instrumental, Alternative...

Digital Continues to Ensure That Independent Latin Labels and Their Artists Have the Exposure and Presence They Need to Succeed on a Global Scale BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA--(Marketwire - IODA, the global leader in digital...

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Barranquijazz Festival

Barranquijazz Festival Barranquilla, Columbia September 9-13, 2009 Who knows touristic Colombia? Precious few Americans and what a pity! Cartagena's Spanish fortress and charming old town make it a cruise circuit favorite and...

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Review: Ornette Coleman in concert

By Jim Harrington The 27th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival ended much like it began: in grand style. Opening night was an Oct. 20 show with Buena Vista Social Club star Omara Portuondo – a great concert. And closing night...

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Calle 13 nabs 5 Latin Grammys

BY Maite Junco DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Monday, November 9th 2009, 2:36 PM Thursday night, sweeping five awards, including Album of the Year. "I dedicate this to Mercedes Sosa, may she rest in peace," said René (Residente)...

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Omara Portuondos Gracias wins The Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Tropical Album

Omara Portuondos Gracias wins The Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Tropical Album Illustrious Cuban singer Omara Portuondo has made history twice this year In October, the remarkable vocalist, and...

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PR's Calle 13 leads Latin Grammy nominations, ceremony to remember Mercedes Sosa

LAS VEGAS - With nominations in five categories including album of the year, the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Calle 13 is a favourite to win a Latin Grammy in Las Vegas - which might have producers of t...

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2009 Latin Grammy Awards

Latin Recording Academy hosts the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards to broadcast live on the Univision Network on November 5th, 2009 By Gabrielle Pantera HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 10/31/2009 – “On November 5th in Las Vegas,...

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Cuban singer Portuondo back in U.S. with 'Gracias' (Reuters)

Judy Cantor-Navas, Reuters October 31, 2009, 9:48 am NEW YORK (Billboard) - Omara Portuondo's Latin Grammy Award-nominated "Gracias" was released in the United States in 2008, but she wasn't able to tour stateside in support of...

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Review: Omara Portuondo at SFJAZZ

By Jim Harrington Gracias, Omara. What a wonderful way to kick off the 27th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival – a night with Omara Portuondo, the First Lady of Cuban Jazz, at the intimate Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. And to...

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