Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

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

Run Time: 1h45m | Release: 04 Jun 1999

Production Countries: Cuba, France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

7.498 / 10316 Vote Count

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.