Buena Vista All Stars Finalist at InterContinental Music Awards 2026 for Best Production
Today, we are honored and deeply grateful to share some very special news with our audience, friends, and supporters around the world.
We are proud to announce that "Chan Chan (Live from Berlin)", our interpretation of the timeless masterpiece originally composed by Compay Segundo and made famous around the world through Buena Vista Social Club, has been selected as a Finalist in the Best Production category at the InterContinental Music Awards 2026, representing the United States.
This recognition means so much to all of us.
When we recorded Chan Chan (Live from Berlin) during our Una Noche en La Habana concert, our goal was never simply to recreate a classic. Instead, we wanted to honor the extraordinary legacy of Cuban music while sharing our own voice, our own emotion, and our own journey through this beloved song.
For decades, Chan Chan has transcended borders, languages, and generations. It has become much more than a song; it is a universal language of memory, nostalgia, joy, and cultural identity. To receive this recognition for our live interpretation of this masterpiece is both humbling and deeply meaningful. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the InterContinental Music Awards and its international panel of judges for recognizing the artistry, passion, and dedication behind this production. The InterContinental Music Awards have spent more than a decade celebrating musical excellence and cultural diversity from artists around the world, making this nomination particularly special for us.
This nomination also belongs to every musician, producer, engineer, filmmaker, and member of our team who contributed to bringing Chan Chan (Live from Berlin) to life. Most importantly, it belongs to all of you—our audiences around the world—who continue to sing, dance, and keep the spirit of Cuban music alive with us every night.
As we continue our Una Noche en La Habana World Tour 2026, we carry this recognition with immense pride, gratitude, and responsibility. We remain committed to preserving and celebrating one of the world's greatest musical traditions while sharing its beauty with new generations across the globe.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
With love and gratitude,
