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Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century.
Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century, from the stages of Havana’s legendary nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club.
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Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century, from the stages of Havana’s legendary nightclubs to her worldwide fame as part of the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club.
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[Crowd chants, "Omara"] [Crowd chants, "Omara"] [Crowd chants, "Omara"] [Crowd cheers] Ella es una de las mas grande de la musica Cubana Eso lo sabe todo el mundo.
Cuando ves Omara ves historia de la musica.
It's bigger than Madonna it's Omara.
Parece que ella viene de otro mundo.
[Omara sings in Japanese] En la propaganda decia que va ser el ultimo concierto Decia eso!
Quien dijo eso?
Soy una niñita de 15 años.
[Mariachi music plays] [Audience cheers] Que tu quieres?
Besame mucho.
Quieren saber lo que me esta pidiendo?
- Bésame mucho Bésame [Audience cheers] - Bésame mucho [piano plays melody] [audience cheers] [latin music plays] My first question Is this your last tour?
- No Is this the last world tour?
No.
Bye, bye never.
Yo, si tengo que volver a nacer me gustaria hacer lo mismo que estoy haciendo ahora.
Dos gardenias para ti [piano melody]
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A fan sings with Omara backstage in Tokyo. (2m 19s)
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Meet the beloved Cuban singer Omara, who has thrilled audiences for over half a century. (30s)
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