Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club is a Cuban music ensemble/project formed in the 1990s that brought together veteran Cuban musicians to record traditional son, bolero and related genres; a 1997 album produced by Ry Cooder and a documentary film helped popularize the project internationally.

The project was produced by Ry Cooder (album) and documented in a film directed by Wim Wenders; notable performers include Rubén González, Compay Segundo and Ibrahim Ferrer. The recordings emphasize traditional Cuban son, bolero and Afro-Cuban influences and contributed to a late-1990s revival of interest in Cuba's musical heritage.

The supplied review celebrates the Buena Vista Social Club album and documentary as a revival of traditional Cuban music, praising the performances of veteran musicians and Ry Cooder's production. It highlights the album's evocative, seaside atmosphere and its mixture of African, American, European influences. The reviewer recommends the record as great Cuban/world music.

For:Fans of traditional Cuban music, world-music listeners, jazz/blues aficionados, and anyone curious about musical revivals.