Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Juampa G — 13 May 2011

Good documentary that caused a world revolution in music :).

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Juampa G on 13 May 2011.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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