Since you are interested in Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Various Artists
Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians (The Soundtrack to the Book) [ Asphalt Tango / CD - released 9/Dec/2008 ] Garth Cartwright's compilation on this CD draws on the very best Balkan Gypsy music on offer, and includes those old favourites Kocani Orkestar, Taraf de Haidouks, and Fanfare Ciocarlia. But he casts his net wide to bring in lovely and less-familiar... |
The Band
The Last Waltz (Original Soundtrack) [ Rhino Records / 2 CD - released 29/Sep/2003 ] The complete 30-song track listing from the original 1978 triple LP release, re-mixed by Robbie Robertson and newly re-mastered for incredible clarity! |
Omara Portuondo
Gracias [ World Village / CD - released 6/Oct/2008 ] 'Gracias' marks Omara's 78th birthday and a professional career spanning 60 years. All of the songs here are performed with deep emotional feeling, making 'Gracias' one of the most stirring world music albums of 2008. |