Omara Portuondo

Omara Portuondo is the grand dame of classic Cuban song. Even in her 90s — her seventh decade of performing — she remains a beloved chanteuse and celebrated entertainer. In her final performances before retirement, Portuondo will share a retrospective of her life in music, simply called “Vida.” Critics and fans alike have marveled at the quality and purity of Portuondo’s prodigious voice. Her versatility has allowed her to move from one style to another with complete mastery throughout her career — from jazz to Nueva Trova, Cuban traditional music to son, danzón, boleros, and more.