Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

  • G
  • 05/21/1999 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 45m

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.

Wim Wenders

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Compay Segundo's headshot

Compay Segundo

Self
Eliades Ochoa's headshot

Eliades Ochoa

Self
Ry Cooder's headshot

Ry Cooder

Self
Joachim Cooder's headshot

Joachim Cooder

Self
Ibrahim Ferrer's headshot

Ibrahim Ferrer

Self
Omara Portuondo's headshot

Omara Portuondo

Self
Rubén González's headshot

Rubén González

Self
Orlando 'Cachaíto' López's headshot

Orlando 'Cachaíto' López

Self

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