Albums

In just over 2 weeks in 1996 World Circuit recorded three stunning albums in Havana, Cuba: Afro-Cuban All Stars ‘A Toda Cuba le Gusta’, ‘Introducing… Rubén González’, and the legendary ‘Buena Vista Social Club™.’

The series continued with solo albums from the GRAMMY winning Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Rubén González, Guajiro Mirabal, and the innovative albums from Cachaíto López and Angá Díaz.

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Story

The original Buena Vista Social Club™ album was recorded for World Circuit Records over seven days in Havana in 1996, bringing together an extraordinary ensemble including many great names of the golden age of Cuban music from the 1940s and ’50s, several of whom were coaxed out of retirement for the sessions.

The album became a surprise international best-seller and the most successful album in the history of Cuban music.

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