Buena Vista Social Club Says Farewell to Mexico

The Cuban orchestra Buena Vista Social Club said goodbye to Mexican public with a concert in the National Auditorium of this capital, that was turned into a dance floor. Since the first song "Como siento yo", the rhythm was a contagious protagonist of the evening that carried on with "Bodas de oro", "Rincon caliente, "Tumbao" and "Bruca Manigua", acclaimed by the assistants at Buena Vista's Adios Tour.

The trombonist and group leader Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos delighted the audience with his skillful playing of the theme "Trombon", the prelude of Omara Portuondo's performance, which made people dance with her song "Lagrimas negras".

A potpourri of popular songs, including "Esta tarde vi llover" and "Vida loca", turned the heat up int the Auditorium, where people danced, shouted and whistled while applauding Omara Portuondo.

The diva said goodbye with "Dos Gardenia" and "Candela, holding a Cuban flag, an emotional farewell of the emblematic Cuban band.

Source: PL