Osvaldo Farres Tickets

Osvaldo Farres is a towering figure in Cuban popular music, best known worldwide for the bolero Quizás, Quizás, Quizás and the timeless tune Acércate Más. Born in Quemado de Güines, Cuba, Farres moved to Havana where he helped elevate Cuban music through Bar Melódico, a radio/TV platform that connected audiences with the island’s most beloved songs. He didn’t read or write music; melodies and lyrics came to him spontaneously, with others later transcribing his ideas into polished works. Farres earned recognition worldwide, with honors from SACEM and a US bicentennial diploma, cementing his status as a prominent Cuban cultural ambassador abroad.

On this page, you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and a look at his enduring legacy through covers and tributes by artists around the world. While there are no 2025 tour dates for Osvaldo Farres (he passed away in 1985), his music continues to inspire audiences and performers today.

Learn more about Farres’ most influential songs, including Quizás, Quizás, Quizás and Acércate Más (Come Closer to Me), which Nat King Cole and other legends helped popularize in English and across languages. We provide reliable context about his life in Cuba, his impact on Latin music, and ways to experience his work today—from classic recordings to contemporary tributes.