Buena Vista Social Club is both the name given to this extraordinary pool of musicians and to the album, recorded in just six days in the vintage studios of EGREM in Havana. It is clearly evident from the atmosphere emanating from the recording sessions that something very special was happening. However, no one could have predicted that Buena Vista Social Club would become a global phenomenon, surpassing any other work in the same genre and popularizing the rich musical heritage of Cuba, which contributed to a massive boom in the tourism and music industries in Cuba. Released in June 1997, this album has since been considered a must-have, selling over 8 million copies worldwide. Wim Wenders' film, Buena Vista Social Club, shot in Cuba and New York and released in 1999, elevated the artists to superstar status.
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