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| Buena Vista Social Club | 
 enlarge | Artist: Ry Cooder
Label: World Circuit/Nonesuch
Category: Music
Buy New: $21.63
Buy New/Used from $15.48
Avg. Customer Rating:  (324 reviews)
Sales Rank: 145964
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.6
UPC: 769233005021
EAN: 0769233005021
ASIN: B00000B5LO
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Everyone who enjoys music should own this record. July 13, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a brilliant work, crafted around fantastically gifted musicians and great production. It's soul-moving music. Please buy it.
A timeless masterpiece May 31, 2005
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This CD is a true embodiment of what any music should be and feel like to listen to. I used the word feel, because when you listen to this music that is exactly what you are doing. Feeling it. The depth and intimacy of every track on this album is extraordinary, and what makes it even more worthwhile is that every artist on this album is they're playing their music because they love it. Not for monetary gains, or to produce a one hit wonder. This music is clearly in their souls; this music is quite clearly alive! Buy this album, listen to it and find yourself transported to Cuba itself. You can almost feel the heat of the night as you sit on a rickety chair, outside a small bar on a Cuban side street letting this music flow into you.
A truly magical musical experience for all.....
* I Didn't Realize I Even Liked Cuban Music * May 28, 2005
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have never listened to Cuban music in my life until 5 yrs ago when I happened upon a PBS special with the Buena Vista Social Club. I am in love. This stuff is fabulous. What treasures these old Cuban singers are. This CD is wonderful ... makes you think you are in a little club in Havana or somewhere on a hot, humid beach in Miami ... the music literally transports you -- most music cannot do that.
I think a few of these treasures have since passed but this music will live on carrying their names on the wind forever. Wonderful music for Cuban or South Florida dreaming. Enjoy!
Its officially a staple for me! May 26, 2005
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this cd since its release- and I still play it- which is a real surprise to me. Most of our music these days is so disposable- one hit wonders- sixteen bands that sound & look identical- but this cd lives on. It's a beautiful & astonishing cd. I sincerely believe its just one of those things that gets better each time I hear it.
a highly enjoyable piece of work April 26, 2005
I don't understand the people who say that this album sounds "washed up" or "out of place" with real Cuban music. I suppose a hardcore cuban music fan might have objections with Ry's blues guitar, which I happen to like. But for a person who doesn't have a lot of strong ties to world music, this cd is a wonderful addition to the collection, and is quite a classic album. All of the songs are awesome, the musicians are extremely strong on here, and it is just a terrific album. other reviewers are just trying to be extremely elitist; their complaints really have no basis in how this album sounds. If you are a fan of Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Pink Martini and similar artists, you will definitely enjoy this piece of work. Highly Recommended. It is fun and amazing work.
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