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(bartjanvanvugt/flickr)The Buena Vista Social Club tradition continues
Ten years ago, a group of Cuban musicians known as the Buena Vista Social Club made what became the biggest-selling world-music album ever. On today's show, the album's producer, Ry Cooder, shares a new CD release by the ensemble, and talks about where Latin music has gone in the years since. Also: Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere has been a major figure on the underground rap scene for over a decade. They join us in advance of their show at Irving Plaza this week.
Buena Vista Social Club spawns new CD
Buena Vista Social Club is the biggest-selling world music album ever, with 8 million copies sold. Their 1998 Carnegie Hall debut is just now being released as a double CD. Ry Cooder joins us today. Then, Latin music writer Carolina Gonzalez talks about the impact of the Buena Vista phenomenon in Latin music as a whole.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the Buena Vista Social Club Phenomenon
Buena Vista Social Club film is screening tonight at 8 PM at The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre.
Atmosphere
Minneapolis-based hip hop duo Atmosphere formed 10 years ago. With minimalist beats and confessional rhymes, the group became the toast of the hip-hop underground. Now, Atmosphere has turned to classic funk and soul -- and frontman Slug is still telling captivating stories. They join us for a live acoustic performance.
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