Omara Portuondo is a Cuban vocalist who helped found the singing group Cuarteto
d'Aida, performed with many celebrated Latin artists over a long career and
since 1996 has sung with the Buena Vista Social Club.
Born in Havana, she danced at the Cabaret Tropicana and joined pianist Frank
Emilio Flynn's band, Loquibambia Swing and then the Orquesta Anacaona. With her
elder sister Haydee, Elena Burke and Moraima Secada, she formed Cuarteto d'Aida
and toured the United States.
Portuondo made her debut as a solo recording artist in 1958 with 'Magia Negra'
and performed jazz and...