Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall

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From the opening stocatto chords that provoke the applause to greet "Chan Chan", this is a feast for the ears. The musicians (many who were well into their twilight years) play with an enthusiasm, humour and real joy that puts many egotistical grumpy, cynical modern bands to shame. This is not the art of the ego, it is the melody and rhythm of Havana and the Cuban people, with all the Band's determination to play to their peak on what they will have seen as their "big night of nights" on this tour - Carnegie Hall in the USA - where Cuba has been vilified and discriminated against since the revolution.This is folk, jazz, dance -but more than that- sheer beauty and joy combined with technical excellence and a real feel for the music and sound they create. I defy you to hear see them play and not leave with a smile on your face!But while the Buena Vistas are the first of the Cuban bands to be heard in the west, be in no doubt that there are many younger and possibly even better bands still waiting to be heard in the west.I would just love the success of the Buena Vistas to prompt record companies now to snap up bands like Los Cuarteto Hermanos (who most of you are yet to hear outisde of Havana) and their wonderful violin player Elisabeth Corralles so we can all hear them for ourselves.Bill, Loughborough

A truly inspiring group of musicians who light up the lives of so many with their humility and incredible virtuosity. A real treasure.

Proof that Cuban musicians of any age could reproduce the magic of the original album. The audience must have been entranced.

Hi, Their music / Buena .... / is original and original. I have the first CD, but their Carnegie Hall concert is history. Every collector of 10 important disks that has one, this must be included in the top ten. I can write who the others are (in my opinion) if you are curious. Thanks R.

This is, quite simply, one of the most powerful and emotional records I have ever heard. The Buena Vista Social Club deserve every ounce of fame and every second in the limelight - they are an absolutely fantastic band and they ROCK!! From the opening chords of Chan Chan, through a blistering rendition of El Cuarto del Tula and lovely surprises like Rubén Gonzalez' La Enganadora to Ibrahim Ferer and Omara Portuondo's tender finalé, the atmosphere and energy of this performance literally crackle out of the speakers.This release is long overdue, and the vinyl edition is beautifully presented and a fine 180gm pressing. I think it will go down as one of the all time great live records, in the same league as The Wailers at the Lyceum.It reduced me to tears hearing it - I'd give it ten stars if I could!SUBLIME!!

Bought as a gift. Great Album.

Great album...