Buena Vista Social Club

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.

Cast

Compay Segundo

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Eliades Ochoa

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Ry Cooder

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Joachim Cooder

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Ibrahim Ferrer

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Omara Portuondo

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Rubén González

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Orlando 'Cachaíto' L…

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Amadito Valdés

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Manuel 'Guajiro' Mir…

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Barbarito Torres

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Pío Leyva

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Manuel 'Puntillita' …

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Juan de Marcos Gonzá…

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Lázaro Villa

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Octavio Calderon

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Angel Terry Domech

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Ibrahim Ferrer Jr.

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Manuel Galbán

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Hugo Garzón

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Carlos González

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Gilberto 'Papi' Ovie…

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Alejandro Pichardo

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Yanko Pichardo

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Jesús 'Aguaje' Ramos

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Salvador Repilado La…

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José Antonio Rodrígu…

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Benito Suárez Magana

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Alberto 'Virgilio' V…

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Heitor Goldflus

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