Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Jonathon N — 01 Sep 2008

Some good parts, but slow without justification.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Jonathon N on 01 Sep 2008.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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