Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Idalis C — 11 Dec 2006

Excelente documental. Musica inigualable.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Idalis C on 11 Dec 2006.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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