Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Beatrice W — 29 Jan 2008

Enjoy the music so much!!! that make me wanna go to Cuba to find out how exciting that place is!!!

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Beatrice W on 29 Jan 2008.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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