Organisation: Buena Vista Social Club

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Ella Van Poucke looking forward to a Cork return

ELLA Van Poucke’s career took a big leap forward last July when she emerged as the “Golden Star” of the prestigious Premio Chigiana held in Siena in Italy, writes Cathy Desmond.

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Tourists in Cuba find island dominated by mourning for Fidel Castro

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A question of taste - Eibhlís Carcione

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National Concert Hall to rebrand

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Sellout shows help top concert venue break even

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Buena Vista Social Club lift the spirits

Congolese king of electric guitar

Irish-based prodigy Niwel Tsumbu tells Nicki ffrench Davis about his change of direction on new album, S’all Vibration

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011

Fidel Castro feted as he turns 85

Nearly two dozen singers and musicians from nine Latin American nations honoured Fidel Castro with a concert on the eve of the former Cuban leader’s 85th birthday.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2011

Clooney-Pitt comedy raises the curtain at Venice film festival

HOLLYWOOD megastars Brad Pitt and George Clooney kick off this year’s Venice film festival today with the world premiere of the latest quirky offering from the Oscar-winning Coen brothers.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2008

Sligo Live sees talent in music and air fiddles

AN unusual title changed hands over the weekend at the Sligo Live music festival.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2007

Veteran Cuban singer Ferrer dies

IBRAHIM FERRER, a leading voice with the hugely popular Buena Vista Social Club of vintage Cuban performers, died Saturday, his representative in Cuba said. He was 78.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2005

Grammy-nominated Cubans denied US visas

Cuban musicians invited to attend this weekend’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles have been denied US visas needed to attend the ceremony, a Cuban Culture Ministry official said.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004

Grammy-nominated Cubans denied US visas

Cuban musicians invited to attend this weekend’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles have been denied US visas needed to attend the ceremony, a Cuban Culture Ministry official said today.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2004

‘Buena Vista’ legend Segundo dies at 95

COMPAY SEGUNDO, the veteran Cuban singer and guitarist who shot from oblivion to international fame at the sunset of his life with the Grammy-winning record Buena Vista Social Club, has died at the age of 95.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2003