New Latin Grammy Nomination for Omara Portuondo in 2026

Buena Vista Social Club diva Omara Portuondo adds another conquest to her musical career today with the nomination of her album "Eternamente Omara" for the 2026 Latin Grammys in the Best Traditional Tropical Album category.

According to a note published by the Cuban Institute of Music (ICM), the celebrated performer, a source of pride for Cuba, joined the list of nominees alongside eight other Cuban artists who will compete in tropical music, Latin jazz, instrumental, and classical composition categories.

Recognized as one of the main practitioners of the filin genre, Omara Portuondo brought her art to numerous international stages and participated in festivals such as Cannes in France and the Golden Orpheus in Bulgaria, where she won the award for Best Performance, the same source highlights.

She graced the Buena Vista Social Club project with her unique vocal gift, touring the world and boosting her recording output with labels such as Egrem (Cuba), Nube Negra (Spain), and World Circuit (United Kingdom).

Among the productions cited by the ICM that highlight Omara's trajectory is "Vida," with which she earned the 2023 Latin Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album.

Her remarkable talent has earned her numerous honors, including the National Music Prize in 2006, the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts from Spain's Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Songlines Pioneer award, and the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year distinction.

These accolades are joined by a Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award received in 2009.

In this regard, the "Bride of Filin" wrote on her official Facebook profile that she feels very happy about this nomination, which arrives at 95 years of age, while highlighting the work of pianist Roberto Fonseca, musical director and arranger of "Eternamente Omara".

"If this album were to win, I could say that I would feel deeply satisfied after so many years of work, dedication, and love for music," the artist wrote, thanking her family and those who collaborated on the album: Argentine singer, rapper, and songwriter Nathy Peluso; Malaga singer-songwriter Pablo López; Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo; and troubadour Silvio Rodríguez.