Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Kelly B — 16 Apr 2011

I loved this documentary. It has so much charm and the music is brilliant.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Kelly B on 16 Apr 2011.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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