Silencio (Silence)
Saturday, 01 August 2015 21:49 | Written by bluelover | 
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Silencio (Silence)
One of the most moving and touching 'boleros' ever, "Silencio" was composed by Puerto Rico's Rafael Hernandez, a major figure of Latin American music. The rendition features Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in a soulful duet Wim Wenders filmed the recording session in Havana as well as the performance of the song in Amsterdam.
Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuendo sing 'Silencio'
The scene from the film in which the song is performed is particularly poignant...
One of the most moving and touching 'boleros' ever, "Silencio" was composed by Puerto Rico's Rafael Hernandez, a major figure of Latin American music. The rendition features Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in a soulful duet Wim Wenders filmed the recording session in Havana as well as the performance of the song in Amsterdam.
Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuendo sing 'Silencio'
The scene from the film in which the song is performed is particularly poignant...
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