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.
Buena Vista Social Club is an album by Buena Vista Social Club, released in 1997. A vibrant celebration of Cuban son music, rich with nostalgia and infectious rhythms that invite communal joy. Buena Vista Social Club became a cultural phenomenon, winning a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album and propelling its artists to international acclaim. The album topped charts worldwide and inspired a documentary film by Wim Wenders, further cementing its impact on both the music industry and popular culture in the late 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Buena Vista Social Club sound like?
A vibrant celebration of Cuban son music, rich with nostalgia and infectious rhythms that invite communal joy. Rooted in son cubano.
What makes Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club notable?
Buena Vista Social Club became a cultural phenomenon, winning a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album and propelling its artists to international acclaim. The album topped charts worldwide and inspired a documentary film by Wim Wenders, further cementing its impact on both the music industry and popular culture in the late 1990s. 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.
How many songs are on Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chan Chan Standout 4:17
- 2 De camino a la vereda 5:03
- 3 El cuarto de Tula Standout 7:25
- 4 Pueblo Nuevo 6:06
- 5 Dos gardenias Standout 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
Release Date
September 16, 1997
Artist Origin
Cuba
Runtime
60 min 5 sec
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