Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/22/2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location
Davies Symphony Hall
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“With the bittersweet delicacy of a classic bolero, the Buena Vista Social Club simultaneously celebrate the vitality and virtuosity of its musicians and mourn the era they embody.” — The New York Times
“An enduring reminder that in Cuba, the wisdom of the ages still counts for something.” — Rolling Stone
- Omara Portuondo – vocals
- Güajiro Mirabal – trumpet
- Aguaje Ramos – trombone
- Eliades Ochoa – guitar
- Barbarito Torres – laúd
- Idania Valdés – vocals, percussion
- Carlos Calunga – vocals
- Luis Alemañy – trumpet
- Güajirito Mirabal – trumpet
- Rolando Luna – piano
- Pedro Pablo – bass
- Alberto La Noche – bongos
- Filiberto Sánchez – timbalas
- Andres Coayo – congas, cajon, minor percussion
- Papi Oviedo – tres
Special Guest
- Roberto Fonseca – piano
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, the Grammy-winning global phenomenon that started an explosion of interest in traditional Cuban music, performs the final night of our “Southern Exposure” week at Davies Symphony Hall. The 13-member group, made famous by Wim Wenders’ blockbuster documentary/concert film, captures the timeless spirit of Havana and features legendary members including vocalist Omara Portuondo, guitarist Eliades Ochoa, trumpeter Güajiro Mirabal, trombonist Aguaje Ramos and Barbarito Torres, widely acknowledged as the world’s premiere exponent of the traditional Cuban lute, or laúd. Their Ry Cooder-produced 1997 debut was named one of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and is the most successful world music album in history, selling over eight million copies. For this date, the stupendous young Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca, who traveled the world with the late Buena Vista Social Club vocalist Ibrahim Ferrer, will open the show with his superb ensemble. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to share an evening with Cuba’s living musical legacy.
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