In this interesting Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder assembles a group of great Cuban folk artists (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native Havana. The result is a remarkable combination of concert footage from the group's performances in Amsterdam and New York City's renowned Carnegie Hall, with filmmaker Wim Wenders capturing not just the music— but also the performers' life stories.
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In this interesting Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder assembles a group of great Cuban folk artists (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native Havana. The result is a remarkable combination of concert footage from the group's performances in Amsterdam and New York City's renowned Carnegie Hall, with filmmaker Wim Wenders capturing not just the music— but also the performers' life stories.
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