InfoLine UpOlvido Ruiz: Vocals, Percussion One Night of Buena VistaCuban star duo guarantees an entertaining musical journey of old Cuba The charismatic, internationally successful singer Olvido Ruiz Castellanos is one of the outstanding female voices from Cuba, a fact that many international stars have realized too. She has worked with musicians such as Bootsy Collins, the Fantastische 4 or the legendary Afrocuban All Stars. You can now experience her together with top pianist Lázara “Cachao” López, the daughter of Orlando “Cachaito” López (bass player and founding member of the original Buena Vista Social Club) – as the “One Night of Buena Vista” duo. Listeners can look forward to a fascinating mix of different styles, starting from traditional son cubano to guaracha, cha-cha-cha, danzon, bolero and many other styles. The varied, entertaining program consists of piano, vocals and light percussion. The musicians provide outstanding spontaneous, improvised additions. Olvido Ruiz Castellanos Olvido is not only a passionate singer with an absolutely outstanding voice, but also a musician with diverse talents. She enchants her audience with her unique stage presence and charisma. Lázara “Cachao” López (Piano) (* Orlando “Cachaíto” López became famous as the bass player and founding member of the Buena Vista Social Club band. He gained world fame through the “Buena Vista Social Club” album, produced by Ry Cooder – Grammy 1999 – and Wim Wenders’ movie of the same name, which was nominated for an Oscar. He was also a well-known soloist. In 2002 he received the “BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music” for his debut album “Cachaito”.) |
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