Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

06/04/1999 (DE) • 1h 45m

Documentary, Music

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

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cuba

havana, cuba

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