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Omara Portuondo
Black Magic: Magia Negra
Genres: International Music, Latin Music

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Magia Negra (That Old Black Magic)
2. Adio
3. Ogueré
4. Ya No Me Quieres
5. Llanto de Luna
6. Noche Cubana
7. Andalucia
8. Que Emocion
9. El Hombre Que Se Fue (The Man That Got Away)
10. No Hagas Caso
11. No Puedo Ser Feliz
12. Caravan

CD Details

All Artists: Omara Portuondo
Title: Black Magic: Magia Negra
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: ESSENTIAL MEDIA GRP
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 8/7/2007
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genres: International Music, Latin Music
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Rhumba
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 894231102325

Synopsis

Album Description

Omara Portuondo, the immensely gifted vocal star of Buena Vista Social Club fame, began her career in the nightclubs of early 1950's Havana - first as a dancer, then as a member of a female vocal quartet. This extremely rare session, recorded in Cuba in 1958, is among the first recordings to feature Omara Portuondo as a soloist and has never been officially released on CD in its original form - until now. An important slice of Cuban music history, sung by one its greatest exponents.

CD Reviews

OMARA PORTUONDO & Orq. Julio Gutierrez "MAGIA NEGRA"

L. Dequesada | JAMAICA,, NY United States | 03/31/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am happy to see this great classic album re-issued again, this time with a much improved sound. Recorded in Havana, Cuba in 1958, this all time classic has remained in a place of preference among Omara's fans. First re-issued during the 90's in CD format by a now gone label, I think this album is of extraordinary importance since to my knowledge it is the first solo album recorded by the great Omara Portuondo, recently of Buenavista Social Club fame. The musical background is provided by another Cuban great the late maestro and composer Julio Gutierrez, it is possible that the string section of some of the songs was co-directed by the also late maestro and composer Adolfo Guzman. Classic tunes like "Magia Negra" aka "Black Magic" the album title song, Eric Madriguera's "Adios", Gilberto Valdes'"Oguere", Maria Grever's "Ya No Me Quieres", Julio Gutierrez' "Llanto de Luna", "Andalucia", "Que Emocion", Adolfo Guzman's "No Puedo Ser Feliz", etc. etc. all make this album timeless and irresistible to purchase for Omara's fans as well as Cuban music fans and collectors. This timeless classic is back and simply refuses to be shelved thanks to the efforts of many who appreciate its enormous value.

Do not miss this re-mastered version. Viva Omara and her timeless hits compilation "Magia Negra!""