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...visa to perform in the United States since 2003. Born in 1930 to a wealthy Spanish mother and a black, pro-athlete father during a time when mixed-race marriages were forbidden, she blossomed into a gifted singer and dancer, going on to perform with the well-known Buena Vista Social Club and to win a 2009 Latin Grammy for her latest album “Gracias.” In an email to The Harvard Crimson translated from Spanish, Portuondo anticipates her return to the states by answering questions about performing at Harvard, her longstanding career, and the future...

Author: By Araba A. Appiagyei-Dankah, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPOTLIGHT: Omara Portuondo | 2/23/2010 | See Source »

...married. They didn’t understand the differences between people, and they educated us with these values. Ever since I started music, when I was only a little girl, all the people who I’ve worked with have been from mixed races, cultures, and influences. The Buena Vista Social Club is the best example for that, as well as my own musicians...

Author: By Araba A. Appiagyei-Dankah, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPOTLIGHT: Omara Portuondo | 2/23/2010 | See Source »

...really special for me; Boston is a very special city. With Buena Vista Social Club, we had the great opportunity to visit a few times, and I really have very nice memories from here. I’m really happy to come back. Sanders Theater is a really nice theater where artists can enjoy playing, and I’m sure that it will be the perfect environment to present my last album “Gracias.” I’m happy, and it is an honor...

Author: By Araba A. Appiagyei-Dankah, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: SPOTLIGHT: Omara Portuondo | 2/23/2010 | See Source »

Offending Party: Disney's All-Star Music Resort in Lake Buena Vista...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Family Vacation, Ruined by Bug Bites | 1/27/2010 | See Source »

Each of these youngsters was given a TV show - the so-called zitcom - followed usually by a recording contract with Disney-owned Hollywood Records, songs in heavy rotation on Radio Disney and on Disney-movie sound tracks, a concert tour with Disney-owned Buena Vista Concerts and tie-in merchandise throughout the Disney stores. Miley & Co. are like modern Mouseketeers, but instead of M-I-C-K-E-Y, they spell...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Making New Mileys: Disney's Teen-Star Factory | 10/22/2009 | See Source »

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