Today
Buika
"Once heard, never forgotten . . . one of the most glorious voices to have emerged on the international stage . . . you know instantly that you are in the presence of a rare talent." -Sunday Times (London)
Hailed as the "Flamenco Queen," Buika is the daughter of political refugees from Equatorial Guinea in Africa and grew up in a gypsy neighborhood on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The New York Times calls her unique blend of flamenco, jazz, soul, and blues, "luminous . . . magnificent . . . superb!" Her achingly beautiful voice has been a sensation in Spain since her first album was released in 2005. Part of the miniseries "Faces of Latina Performers." $39, $35; CMA members $38, $34
Generous support for Faces of Latina Performers is provided by Kathryn Karipides and David Brown in memory of their beloved friend May Chicris.
These programs made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. Media sponsor is WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.