When I think of musicians I tend to think of mega wealthy people singing in high class recording studios somewhere in Los Angeles, whether the artist is good at what he/she does is determined not only by talent but often by poplarity. (ie: every singer that has come through Disney's pipeline) The Buena Vista Social Club opened my eyes to a whole other side to the music industry. The side where there is little to no money received, the side where studios dont fix your errors in order to make you sound better, where looks don't matter; all that you have to be is the best at what you do. The individuals in this film started with really nothing at all, but what they had was a love for music and this love eventually transformed into talent which they showcased together in many small settings and eventually at Carnegie Hall. Their music was impressive enough for me to download every one of their songs.
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