Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club (2-LP Vinyl)
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When Nick Gold and Ry Cooder convened a loose collective of largely forgotten Cuban masters in Havana in 1996, many of these musicians had spent years playing in near-obscurity, their careers sidelined by decades of political and cultural isolation. What they captured on tape was not a revival so much as proof that the music had never died, just waited. This 25th anniversary edition gives that moment the weight it deserves.
'Buena Vista Social Club' is both the name given to this extraordinary group of musicians and the album, recorded in just seven days in 1996 in Havana's 1950s vintage EGREM studios. It was clear from the atmosphere of the recording sessions that something very special was taking place. However, no one could have predicted that Buena Vista Social Club would become a worldwide phenomenon - awarded a Grammy in 1997 and, at 8 million copies, outselling any other record in the same genre. The acclaim of the original album has elevated the artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzalez & Omara Portuondo) to superstar status, inspired an award-winning film by Wim Wenders, and has contributed to popularising Cuba's rich musical heritage. Produced by Ry Cooder for World Circuit, the timeless quality of the music and the sheer verve of the veteran performers have ensured that this will go down as one of the landmark recordings of the 20th century.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the album's recording, producer Ry Cooder and World Circuit's Nick Gold have gone back to the original tapes and into the archive to produce this Deluxe Remaster package, featuring previously unheard tracks from the original 1996 recording sessions, previously unseen photos, and new liner notes.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Side C
Side D
UPC: 4050538630053
Label: World Circuit
Release Date: 9.17.21
Format: LP Vinyl