Re: Buena Vista Social Club

[Klezcorner <Klezcorner...>]

A very dear musician friend of mine was flying to Brazil but due to a series 
of "circumstances" wound up going to Cuba (DON'T ASK!!) . He immediately fell 
in love with the country and the music.  He met numerous musicians and 
started recording them. He has brough many of the artists to the States and 
some have played Lincoln Center....long before Ry cooder "discovered" Cuba, 
but it helps to be a "name"

One artist in particular is unbelievable and he's about 86 years old, his 
name is 
Laito and he is fantastic.  I've even put some in the store in what is left 
of our "international" section.

Though I only saw a small part of the "Buena Vista...." on 20/20, the 
comparison isn't even close to Laito.

Somehow I guess I have to find a "Jewish" connection to post to this list. 
This is reaching. IF you have a Cuban Cd, You shouldn't play it on 
Shabbos!!!???

Simon

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