Buena Vista Social Club

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1999

DocumentaryMusic

1 hour 45 minutes

Summary

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.

~ In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
Wim Wenders

Director

StatusReleased: 25 years ago
June 4, 1999

LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Español

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