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Omara Portuondo is a Cuban singer and dancer, born on October 29, 1930, in Havana. She began her career in the 1950s as a member of the vocal group Cuarteto d'Aida. In 1959, she released her first solo album, "Magia Negra." In the 1990s, she joined the Buena Vista Social Club project, which brought her international recognition. Her notable albums include "Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo" (2000), "Flor de Amor" (2004), and "Gracias" (2008). In 2009, she won a Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Tropical Album. Her music encompasses genres such as jazz, bolero, and son cubano. The products available from the artist Omara Portuondo include CDs.