Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Jonathan B — 13 Nov 2007

Another great music doc. - from a german master!

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Jonathan B on 13 Nov 2007.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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