Music suffered an endless amount of blows this decade in terms of passings; it's painful to see how many great and influential people passed away. Read More
There's a poignant scene near the end of Wim Wenders' documentary 'Buena Vista Social Club' in which legendary Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer is strolling the streets of Manhattan for the first time, at the age of 72. Read More
Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo, who scored a Latin Grammy Award for her 2008 recording, Gracias (World Village / Montuno) - and a Grammy nomination for the same recording, announced in early December - will bring her rich, soulful brand of jazz and balladry to live audiences in the United States as she embarks on a five-city tour in late February and early March 2010. Read More
With the release of the Grammy-winning album Buena Vista Social Club and an acclaimed documentary of the same name, Cuban ... Read the full Ibrahim Ferrer bio.