Monday, August 29, 2011

Live music review: Buena Vista Social Club with Omara Portuando at ACL Live


"In the name of the Mambo, the Rumba, and the Cha cha cha." - Cesar Castillo (The Mambo Kings, 1992)
Americans may not realize the impact Cuban music has had on our popular culture until they are reminded Ricky Ricardo of I Love Lucy was Cuban. Cuban music stars of the past still influence present day artists like Grupo Fantasma. The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club's appearance at Austin's Moody Theater at ACL Live Friday represents the best of both Cuban music's past and present.


Continue reading on Examiner.com Live music review: Buena Vista Social Club with Omara Portuando at ACL Live - Austin Concerts | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/concerts-in-austin/live-music-review-buena-vista-social-club-with-omara-portuando-at-acl-live-review#ixzz1WQJNqCnM



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