Omara Portuondo announces her resignation following health crises in Spain

The legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondoaffectionately known as the “Diva of the World”. Buena Vista Social Club“has decided to permanently retire from live performances after suffering an episode of exhaustion and disorientation during her show at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona on Wednesday October 2nd. Your son and manager, Ariel Jiménez Portuondoshared the news in a social media statement, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and providing updates on her health.

Even at age 93, Omara continued to perform occasionally, with each appearance carefully planned to prioritize her health. Nevertheless, during their interpretation of the classic “Quizás, quizás, quizás” by Osvaldo Farres At the Crüilla Festival she showed signs of fatigue, which made it necessary to end the concert early. This incident led to her definitive withdrawal from international stages, as explained by Jiménez Portuondo.

A celebratory farewell in Budapest

The statement made it clear that although the Failde Orchestra While she continued the performance with professionalism, the incident caused the artist’s family and team to think about her future. A tribute will take place in Budapest on October 6th, marking the official conclusion of her extraordinary career, but Portuondo will not be performing.

Despite her retirement from live performances, Omara Portuondo plans to continue rehearsing and recording in her studio as her health permits, ensuring a lasting connection to the music that has defined her life, as described in the announcement.

Omara’s enduring passion for music

In 2022, the singer had announced her last tour from Cuba to distant countries, but mentioned that she would not say goodbye to performances completely. “For me, singing is life, it’s my way of being. When asked about my favorite place, it will always be the stage, the song I sing, the next round of applause. As long as I have a voice and someone wants to listen.” “Let me sing,” the legendary artist, also known as “La novia del Feeling,” shared in a Facebook post.