Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Him C — 22 Aug 2009

Excellent editng to link the music performance with the Cuba's social real pictures. Touching and beautiful.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Him C on 22 Aug 2009.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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