In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's performances in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music but also the musicians' personal stories.
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In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's performances in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music but also the musicians' personal stories.
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