Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Luisandro M — 25 Mar 2007

The music is bigger than any political shit.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Luisandro M on 25 Mar 2007.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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