Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Soffitta1 X — 10 Jan 2006

V enjoyable, fab soundtrack.

And insight into Cuban music.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Soffitta1 X on 10 Jan 2006.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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