Biography: Omar Alfanno, Omara Portuondo, Omeriah, Opus Cuatro, O Terço, Orchestra Baobab, Obie Bermúdez, Orchestre Os Jovens Do Prenda, Orestes Barbosa, Orlando Morais,

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Omar Alfanno Biography, Photos, Pictures

One of the most successful Latin songsmiths of all time, Omar Alfanno is just now reaching the peak of his popularity Although he recorded several impressive albums, including Cosas De Barrio…Callejon Y Esquina, Cuerpos Al Calor, Joe De Barrio, and En Torno Al Amor, Alfanno has many greatest marks as a songwriter

Omara Portuondo Biography, Photos, Pictures

Omara Portuonda is the grand old lady of Cuban music While her early recordings made her a star in Cuba, her participation in the 1996 album and video documentary, The Buena Vista Social Club, brought her to international attention

Brazilian reggae-pop foursome Omeriah formed in 1992 by Mourao brothers Juliano, Dinho, and Alexandre, who were soon joined by keyboardist Fernando Delaretti The band’s self-titled debut album was released by Plug-BMG/Ariola in 1995, featuring the hit single “Dois Neguinhos” and and a cover of Djavan’s “Sina

Argentinean vocal group Opus Cuatro began its impressive career in the late ’60s, playing traditional Latin tunes and local folklore The foursome’s discography started with the release of America in 1970, followed by 1971’s Con America en la Sangre and 1973’s Si Somos Americanos

O Terço was one of the most important Brazilian rock bands of the ’70s Putting together several different styles like gutsy rock & roll, prog rock, folk rock, heavy metal, and funk, the group formed in 1968 continues to survive, and is always centred on guitarist Sérgio Hinds

Orchestra Baobab Biography, Photos, Pictures

From inauspicious beginnings as the weekend house band at a Dakar club for government officials, Senegal’s Orchestra Baobob, named for the club (which in turn took its name from the native baobob tree), went on to become one of the seminal bands of world music, with an influence that extended far beyond their national boundaries, throughout West Africa and into Europe

Obie Bermúdez Biography, Photos, Pictures

Born in the mountain town of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, singer/songwriter Obie Bermúdez moved with his family to the agriculturally rich Vineland, NJ, at the age of 12 An interest in poetry came first, but soon Bermúdez became obsessed with music and composition

Orchestre Os Jovens Do Prenda Biography, Photos, Pictures

Sometimes known as the Prenda Boys Band, after the poor neighborhood of Luanada from which they emerged, Orquestra os Jovens do Prenda are a big band with a big sound First formed in the mid-’60s, they enjoyed great success in the early ’70s, split in 1975, and regrouped in 1981 around two of the original band members

Orestes Barbosa Biography, Photos, Pictures

Orestes Barbosa wrote highly successful and classic valses, foxes, and sambas that were recorded by composers/interpreters like Castro Barbosa, Silvio Caldas, Francisco Alves, Noel Rosa, Carlos Galhardo, Aracy de Almeida, Orlando Silva, Zezé Gonzaga, and Paulinho da Viola, among others

Orlando Morais Biography, Photos, Pictures

As many similar artists, Brazilian Orlando Morais started playing piano at a very young age, participated in school parties, and was also captivated by acting At the age of 17, the young man moved to Rio de Janeiro to study law

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