Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Zohar H — 17 Apr 2008

All my greatest...

Cuba in my heart body and soul.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Zohar H on 17 Apr 2008.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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