Buena Vista Social Club
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
- Release Date
- 1999-06-04
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- N/A
- Links
- IMDb
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.