| Portuondo, Omara / Flor De Amor |
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| Album: | Flor De Amor | Collection: | World | |
| Artist: | Portuondo, Omara | Added: | Jul 2004 | |
| Label: | Nonesuch Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2004-08-09 | Pull Date: | 2004-10-10 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
| Week Ending: | Oct 10 | Sep 26 | Sep 19 | Sep 12 | Sep 5 | Aug 29 | Aug 22 | Aug 15 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 14, 2022: | At the Cafe Bohemian (rebroadcast from Jun 14, 2017) Habanera Ven | 4. | Mar 19, 2005: | At the Cafe Bohemian Tabu | |
| 2. | Jun 14, 2017: | At the Cafe Bohemian Habanera Ven | 5. | Mar 08, 2005: | At the Cafe Bohemian Alma De Roca | |
| 3. | Aug 15, 2006: | At the Cafe Bohemian Tabu | 6. | Oct 14, 2004: | Sun in Libra, Moon in Pisces Casa Calor |
| Album Review |
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| Fo Reviewed 2004-08-03 | ||
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OMARA PORTUONDO – “Flor De Amor” Nonesuch, 2004 Oh, this is just yummy. The legendary Cuban singer is now 74 years old but still on top of her game. Her thin but charming voice is full of nostalgic romanticism, and the music is equally retro, bringing to mind the casinos of Cuba before the revolution without sounding like a throwback. If you like romantic lounge-y music a la Henri Salvador, you’ll love this. Every track a winner! Fo’s picks: 1, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 1. rich & romantic, midtempo, an old “exotica” classic from the 1940s 2, 6, 13. lovely and relaxed: guitars, string orch., and sexy backing vox 3. like the above, but midtempo with clarinets, upbeat ending with trumpet 4, 5, 9. more upbeat and rhythmic; orchestra feels more intimate too 7. upbeat bounce with tight duet vocal, very nice guitar solo 8. ooooooooh… just voice and tres: midtempo nostalgia, very “Buena Vista” 10. gorgeous upbeat ballad with accordion & strings, prominent bass 11. gentle, playful rhythm and a bit of electric piano for a different texture 12. steady midtempo w/ gently rolling rhythm, piano & clarinet combo 14. a melancholy midnight melody, nice clarinet & vibes [ Fo ] – 8/3/2004 | ||
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