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May 11, 2026

Music:

All songs in this episode by Buena Vista Social Club, from their album Buena Vista Social Club released on World Circuit in 1997

• “Chan Chan” 
• “Dos Gardenias” 
• “El Carretero” 
• “Pueblo Nuevo” 
• “Veinte Anos”

Notes:

Listener Kurt Gallagher continues sharing the incredible story of Ry Cooder’s musical journey. In today’s episode, Kurt tells the story of the Buena Vista Social Club. It’s an album that was the end result of a trip to Cuba to record an entirely different project. It ended up becoming a worldwide phenomenon.

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