Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98
- Cuban cabaret sensation Juana Bacallao, known for her husky voice and risque performances, passed away at 98 in her hometown of Havana.
- Bacallao's career spanned decades, performing at iconic Havana nightclubs like Tropicana alongside Nat King Cole and Benny Moré.
- Bacallao, born Neri Amelia Martínez Salazar, was orphaned at a young age, attended Catholic school, and became a Cuban cabaret star after being discovered as a teenager.
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Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died. She was 98 and had still performed until recently. Cuba’s Ministry of Culture said that Bacallao died Saturday after spending several days at a hospital in Havana. Officials didn’t say why she was hospitalized. Bacallao was known for her husky voice, risque personality and being unpredictable. She performed at the famed Tropicana club in the 1940s and ’50s and sang alongside ar…
Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died. She was 98 and had still performed until recently. Cuba’s Ministry of Culture said that Bacallao died Saturday after spending several days at a hospital in Havana. Officials didn’t say why she was hospitalized. Bacallao was known for her husky voice, risque personality and being unpredictable. She performed at the famed Tropicana club in the 1940s and ’50s and sang alongside ar…
Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died. She was 98 and had still performed until recently. Cuba’s Ministry of Culture said that Bacallao died Saturday after spending several days at a hospital in Havana. Officials didn’t say why she was hospitalized. Bacallao was known for her husky voice, risque personality and being unpredictable. She performed at the famed Tropicana club in the 1940s and ’50s and sang alongside ar…
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