Buena Vista Social Club(1999)

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

75

1h 45m

  • Documentary,
  • Music

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Compay Segundo

    Compay Segundo

    Self

  • Eliades Ochoa

    Eliades Ochoa

    Self

  • Ry Cooder

    Ry Cooder

    Self

  • Joachim Cooder

    Joachim Cooder

    Self

  • Ibrahim Ferrer

    Ibrahim Ferrer

    Self

  • Omara Portuondo

    Omara Portuondo

    Self

  • Juan de Marcos González

    Juan de Marcos González

    Self

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    Status

    Released (Jun 4, 1999)

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