Wim Wenders' documentary Buena Vista Social Club is about the adventures of Ry Cooder in Cuba. Cooder, best remembered by film fans for the wailing slide guitar theme of Wenders' Paris, Texas, went to Cuba in 1996 to meet with some legendary 'soneros' musicians of the '30s, '40s and '50s. The result was the album Buena Vista Social Club, recorded with such colorful characters as the 90-year-old singer/guitarist Compay Segundo, guitarist Eliades Ochoa, baritone Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo, "the Cuban Edith Piaf." The ...
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Wim Wenders' documentary Buena Vista Social Club is about the adventures of Ry Cooder in Cuba. Cooder, best remembered by film fans for the wailing slide guitar theme of Wenders' Paris, Texas, went to Cuba in 1996 to meet with some legendary 'soneros' musicians of the '30s, '40s and '50s. The result was the album Buena Vista Social Club, recorded with such colorful characters as the 90-year-old singer/guitarist Compay Segundo, guitarist Eliades Ochoa, baritone Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo, "the Cuban Edith Piaf." The album won a Grammy, and in this refreshing documentary, Wim Wenders shows these exceptional musicians in their hometown, following them into their usual hang-outs -- the cafes, clubs and even living rooms -- as well as to concerts in Amsterdam and New York's Carnegie Hall, capturing their incredible vitality. "In Cuba, music flows like a river," according to Ry Cooder, who adds "Music is like a treasure hunt; you dig and dig and sometimes find something." Pursuing this metaphor, Wenders wanted to make a film that would "just float on this river ... not interfering with it, just drifting along." The result is a film full of vitality and positive energy, which is also an absolute delight to musical ears. Gönül Dönmez-Colin, Rovi
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Ry Cooder, Compay Segundo, Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa. Good in good packaging. Run time: 105 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1999. RELIABLE DVD MOVIE WITH ARTWORK polished for your satisfaction. You will receive a GOOD DVD! for a presentable viewing experience. Enjoy this WORTHWHILE DVD MOVIE for your home and library collection. Ships in a new, cloth drawstring gift bag.
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Ry Cooder; Compay Segundo; Rubén González; Ibrahim Ferrer; Eliades Ochoa. Very Good. Run time: 105 mins. Used-Very Good Condition. Disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork.
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Ry Cooder, Compay Segundo, Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa. Good in good packaging. Run time: 105 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1999. RELIABLE DVD MOVIE WITH ARTWORK polished for your satisfaction. You will receive a GOOD DVD! for a presentable viewing experience. Enjoy this WORTHWHILE DVD MOVIE for your home and library collection.
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Ry Cooder, Compay Segundo, Rubén González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 105 mins. Originally released: 1999. Factory sealed brand new not a promo or cutout.
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