Compay Segundo
Self
1999•1h 45m•Released•EN
Buena Vista Social Club
“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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
June 4, 1999
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
7.5 / 10
Votes
388
Budget
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Status
Released
Popularity
2.9
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Eliades Ochoa
Self
Ry Cooder
Self
Joachim Cooder
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Ibrahim Ferrer
Self
Omara Portuondo
Self
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Rubén González
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Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
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Amadito Valdés
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Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
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Barbarito Torres
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Pío Leyva
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