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Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club · 1997

60 min · 14 tracks · son cubano

A vibrant celebration of Cuban son music, rich with nostalgia and infectious rhythms that invite communal joy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant communal celebration experience
  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • nostalgic warmth and joy
  • for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
The Buena Vista Social Club album was released in 1997, marking a significant moment in the revival of traditional Cuban music. This project emerged after Ry Cooder brought together a group of veteran musicians, many of whom had been largely forgotten, showcasing their talents to a global audience. Its release followed the international interest in Cuban music sparked by the relaxation of U.S.-Cuba relations in the 1990s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Chan Chan 4:17
  • 2 De camino a la vereda 5:03
  • 3 El cuarto de Tula 7:25
  • 4 Pueblo Nuevo 6:06
  • 5 Dos gardenias 3:04
  • 6 ¿Y tú qué has hecho? 3:14
  • 7 Veinte años 3:31
  • 8 El carretero 3:30
  • 9 Candela 5:29
  • 10 Amor de loca juventud 3:23
  • 11 Orgullecida 3:19
  • 12 Murmullo 3:51
  • 13 Buena Vista Social Club 4:52
  • 14 La Bayamesa 2:54

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