Buena Vista Social Club by Buena Vista Social Club

Pros: Great Latin/Anglo vibe
Cons: Must see them in concert to fully appreciate

Think Buena Vista Social Club puts out a mean album? Try them live in concert - Amazing. And if you like what you hear either live or on CD, pick up a copy of Ozomatli. Better yet, try your best to see them live. These two are simply the best...

Pros: varied, catchy, interesting
Cons: none

Great, great album. Wonderful as background jazzy latin music as you're working or in the foreground. I listened to it for days at a time on an archaeological dig in Argentina, and never got tired of the varied rhythms and melodies. A must-buy for...

Pros: every single second
Cons: when the album ends

There are few items in my musical collection that will ever compare to this CD. Besides any of my personal connections to any aspects of Cuban culture, this CD is possibly the most relaxing and beautiful collection of music that I own today.
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Pros: It can't get better than this!
Cons: NONE!

I had heard all the wonderful stories of these kings of Cuban music for some time, and so much hype was going around about the movie...I had to pick up this CD. It is the only CD I have ever bought without hearing at least one song prior to it's release....