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Buena Vista Social Club

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7.5/10 • 336

1999-06-041h 45m

DocumentaryMusic

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

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.

Directors
Wim Wenders
Editors
Brian Johnson

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  1. Compay Segundo

    Compay Segundo

    Self

  2. Eliades Ochoa

    Eliades Ochoa

    Self

  3. Ry Cooder

    Ry Cooder

    Self

  4. Joachim Cooder

    Joachim Cooder

    Self

  5. Ibrahim Ferrer

    Ibrahim Ferrer

    Self

  6. Omara Portuondo

    Omara Portuondo

    Self

  7. Rubén González

    Rubén González

    Self

  8. Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

    Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

    Self

  9. Amadito Valdés

    Amadito Valdés

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
cubahavana, cuba