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The late singer-songwriter's series on the popular music of Cuba. 6: A look at the phenomenon surrounding the Buena Vista Social Club, a band of Cuba's finest musicians organised byRyCooderand producer Nick Gold. MacColl talks to its singers, Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo. and hears music from pianist Ruben Gonzalez , who, at 78, got a career boost from the record.

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Producer:
Nick Gold.
Singers:
Ibrahim Ferrer
Singers:
Omara Portuondo.
Pianist:
Ruben Gonzalez

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