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The Cast of Buena Vista Social Club: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Published on Mar 4, 2026
  • Felix Contreras | May 27, 2025
    Based on real-life events and people, Buena Vista Social Club features many characters and lots of great Cuban music. It takes such skill to reflect music of a bygone era, even more to sound fresh and vibrant night after night for months at a time. Scaled down for the Tiny Desk, the show is no less magical.
    Before it was a Broadway musical racking up Tony Award nominations, the Buena Vista Social Club was a second chance. After the Cuban Revolution, many of the country's beloved musicians were lost to time, but in 1996, an ensemble was formed to reclaim their spotlight. To tell their story, the musical goes back and forth between the 1940s and the recording sessions that produced a masterpiece.
    After the band warms up the Tiny Desk crowd with "El Cuarto de Tula," we meet young versions of the central characters: Compay Segundo (Da'Von Moody), Ibrahim Ferrer (Wesley Wray) and Omara Portuondo (Isa Antonetti) - their harmonies shine together on "La Negra Tomasa." Antonetti takes on the bolero-son standard "Lágrimas Negras." We also meet the older version of Ferrer, played by Mel Semé, for "Candela." Marco Ramirez, who wrote the book for Buena Vista Social Club, is our emcee for this performance, guiding us through the story.
    The secret sauce is, of course, the music. These are the foundational building blocks of what has made Cuban music so popular before and after the revolution in 1959. Some of the best musicians in NYC who have experience with classic Cuban music are in this production. Buena Vista Social Club is a living, breathing and deeply grooving homage to the era, the music and the island.
    SET LIST
    "El Cuarto de Tula"
    "La Negra Tomasa"
    "Lágrimas Negras"
    "Candela"
    MUSICIANS
    Wesley Wray: vocals
    Da'Von Moody: vocals
    Isa Antonetti: vocals
    Mel Semé: vocals
    Marco Paguia: music director, piano, güiro
    Renesito Avich: tres, vocals
    David Oquendo: guitar, vocals
    Leonardo Reyna: piano
    Maxilmilien Darché: trumpet, flugelhorn
    Hery Paz: flute, clarinet, background vocals
    Eddie "Arnoldito" Venegas: trombone, background vocals
    Gustavo "Chacho" Schartz: bass, background vocals
    Román Diaz: bongos, cowbell
    Javier Díaz: congas
    Marco Ramirez: emcee
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer: Felix Contreras
    Director/Editor: Maia Stern
    Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
    Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
    Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Sofia Seidel
    Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
    Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
    Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
    Tiny Desk Team: Josh Newell, Lars Gotrich
    Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
    Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    #buenavistasocialclub #nprmusic #tinydesk
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  4 months ago +85

    Click "Donate" now to support Tiny Desk and NPR and keep the music playing ⭐🎸 Note: All RUclips ad revenue goes directly to the artists to support their work.

    • @ricardinarozaslizama8844
      @ricardinarozaslizama8844 4 months ago +4

      ❤ maravillosos acordes ....tremendas voces...gracias espectacular lugar.🙌💐💃🫶🧜‍♂️

    • @mvblue7004
      @mvblue7004 2 months ago +1

      si, para poner paco amoroso 👎

  • @xing.xinggg
    @xing.xinggg 9 months ago +4341

    It’s currently 8pm in China now. A year ago, my classmate from Chile introduced Buena Vista Social club to me because we have this habit of sharing the music we like to each other. Next month we’ll graduate from uni and part ways, but the music we’ve shared together will forever remain in my heart ❤

    • @aldiasmaestrada2960
      @aldiasmaestrada2960 9 months ago +31

      BEAUTIFUL ❤

    • @nosesivuelvo
      @nosesivuelvo 9 months ago +134

      And here's another Chilean guy reading from Sydney at 1:13 am. Music and this tiny desk somehow brought us together too. 🫶🏻

    • @galvezgomezcristobal
      @galvezgomezcristobal 9 months ago +96

      Another chilean here , been playing their songs since last year with my Uni Group cover band , love and pichula from the motherland cabros

    • @teresamurillol
      @teresamurillol 9 months ago +41

      Sharing music is without a doubt one of the prettiest love languages. ❤

    • @pablochacon7591
      @pablochacon7591 9 months ago +12

      Let’s make a community here too. What artist do you recomiendas?

  • @cristianpolo227
    @cristianpolo227 9 months ago +4121

    Only 20 minutes? We need 2 hours of this minimum

  • @lsamoa
    @lsamoa 8 months ago +786

    It makes me sad how so many of the real Buena Vista Social Club / Afro Cuban All Stars members are no longer with us today. RIP Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Pío Leiva, Guajiro, Cachaíto, Manuel Galbán, Puntillita, Angá. Seeing them live was one of the very best concert experiences of my entire life.

    • @bathomoloi4954
      @bathomoloi4954 7 months ago +8

      I was actually thinking the same,saw them live early 2000’s, was a great fan of Ibrahim Ferrer especially,and it’s so sad that we have lost a lot of them,glad the music goes on none the less

    • @thewesty101
      @thewesty101 7 months ago +6

      That's what the project was all about. Our kids will only know them through the albums, movies and stories and so we get to bring them to the water so to speak. I feel sooooo lucky to have been introduced to them.

    • @hoosomio
      @hoosomio 6 months ago +12

      Lo importante es que siguen ADELANTE PARA q su legado no se olvide .

    • @SunnyDiegoProduction
      @SunnyDiegoProduction 5 months ago

      It’s sadder they couldn’t even get singers who could pronounce Spanish properly. Sure they’re great singers but they lack “candela” if you know what I mean! It’s like watching a Hollywood movie and the Brown guys can barely speak Spanish. Only white people can fall for this lol

    • @OAC688
      @OAC688 5 months ago +1

      Lucky you.

  • @Retrobit153
    @Retrobit153 8 months ago +635

    Played this for my 94 year old Cuban grandpa in the garage the other day. He looked at me and said, "You always know how to make me cry". He proceeding to tap along to these hits. Thanks for sharing these magical tiny desk.

    • @pcaz23
      @pcaz23 8 months ago +8

      You should take him to see the play on Broadway .. he would love it

    • @Pituqat
      @Pituqat 6 months ago +12

      I made my Cuban grandfather cry too when I played him the CD many years ago.

    • @sandra-jones
      @sandra-jones 5 months ago +1

      Get the movie and the soundtrack for him. He will love it!

    • @sandra-jones
      @sandra-jones 5 months ago +3

      ​@Pituqatthat CD is fire!

    • @JM-ey6fe
      @JM-ey6fe 5 months ago +8

      I played the documentary for my gramps before he passed, he loved it. It brought him to life. RIP PIPO

  • @JeyMoralesUnbound
    @JeyMoralesUnbound 9 months ago +2330

    Compay Segundo (1907-2003)
    Ibrahim Ferrer (1927-2005)
    Rubén González (1919-2003)
    Orlando "Cachaíto" López (1933-2009)
    Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal (1933-2024)
    Pío Leyva (1917-2006)
    Omara Portuondo
    Eliades Ochoa
    Barbarito Torres
    Juan de Marcos González
    Amadito Valdés
    Ry Cooder
    Joachim Cooder
    Manuel "Puntillita" Licea
    Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos
    Never Forget The OG's Of Buena Vista Social Club May All Of Them RIP And May Their Music Live On Forever!

    • @eternalshenanigans1
      @eternalshenanigans1 9 months ago +33

      Who are the ones on this video? I didn't realize that after all those deaths, the BSC continued. Ruben Gonzalez was by far my favorite, that piano playing, ufff!!!

    • @Ayn_Rando
      @Ayn_Rando 9 months ago +72

      ​@eternalshenanigans1 These are the cast of the Broadway show. None of these musicians played in the original Buena Vista Social Club. They carry the legacy, but @jey_Morales is 1000% correct in making sure the real musicians of Buena Vista Social Club are remembered.

    • @Ayn_Rando
      @Ayn_Rando 9 months ago +44

      Buena Vista Social Club is one of the greatest musical accomplishments of all-time. Calling it a world music record does it a disservice. it is pure music... worldly or otherwise. I am sad they didn't play Chan Chan which is my favorite song of the record.

    • @normasaldivar8645
      @normasaldivar8645 9 months ago +7

      Juan DeMarcos - el maestro!

    • @cesarrogoz
      @cesarrogoz 9 months ago +8

      Honor a quien honor merece.

  • @colleenbalch328
    @colleenbalch328 9 months ago +1893

    Missing Ibrahim Ferrer and Compay Segundo, forever treasured.

    • @chiefwidemarsh
      @chiefwidemarsh 9 months ago +29

      Two unforgettable, unique voices for sure

    • @mlmesa7
      @mlmesa7 9 months ago +9

      Amazing voices 😢

    • @eileenie48
      @eileenie48 9 months ago +37

      I can't forget the moment in the movie when Omara Portuondo, overcome with emotion, weeps while singing "Chan Chan" with Ibrahim Ferrer. ❤‍🩹 So lucky to have their beautiful music.

    • @richmck007
      @richmck007 9 months ago +2

      Están en en un lugar con ellos, seguro🙏🏽

    • @arcanoime
      @arcanoime 9 months ago +3

      Legends for sure

  • @vivianacordero135
    @vivianacordero135 9 months ago +1409

    El Tiny desk que esperaba toda Latinoamerica unida!

    • @borjadln5088
      @borjadln5088 9 months ago +17

      En Canarias son dioses también 💛💙 🤍 son parte de nuestra cultura un abrazo a todos

    • @relenka
      @relenka 9 months ago +10

      Y Europa ! 🩷🩷

    • @guacalitop
      @guacalitop 9 months ago +5

      Siiii

    • @JorgeVillalobos1726
      @JorgeVillalobos1726 9 months ago +16

      Se tardaron en hacer este TD... VIVA CUBA LIBRE

    • @CarolinaPB
      @CarolinaPB 8 months ago

      ⁠@borjadln5088wow vine a este comentario a decir y los canarios! 🇮🇨👏🏼🤍✨ me ganaste!

  • @ManuelOlan-ef3pl
    @ManuelOlan-ef3pl 7 months ago +144

    Soy Mexicano y amo toda la musica Cubana, Viva Cuba!

    • @mushusini
      @mushusini 6 months ago +6

      Compartimos mucho cultural y musicalmente con nuestros hermanos cubanos, viva Mexico y cuba libre.

    • @feliperibeiro6237
      @feliperibeiro6237 5 months ago +1

      Viva!

    • @tary.n368
      @tary.n368 2 months ago +1

      I think a lot of people in Mexico prefer Cuban salsa. When I visited a dance club in CDMX, I confidently stated I knew how to dance salsa only to find out EVERYONE danced Cuban style. 😅(I learned from Puerto Ricans so I dance more of the 'line' style.)

    • @MC-tl7oj
      @MC-tl7oj 2 months ago +1

      Como dijo Benny Moré "no hay que olvidar que México y La Havana son 2 ciudades que son como hermanas."

  • @jcsross
    @jcsross 40 minutes ago

    Well done, Carl, a bit of empathy, still the best boxing podcast! 💪🏻

  • @zaccaira4649
    @zaccaira4649 9 months ago +1348

    I have never clicked on a video so fast in my life.

  • @Padrinodurden
    @Padrinodurden 9 months ago +398

    Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo and Ruben Gonzalez are watching this, singing and playing now from the eternity

  • @GeeWhit
    @GeeWhit 9 months ago +798

    Este performance me quitó el dolor de cabeza, curó mi artritis. La depresión y la ansiedad se fueron por la ventana y bailé. 😘😘😘

  • @LolaLePaon610
    @LolaLePaon610 7 months ago +70

    My father introducing me to the Buena Vista Social Club inspired me to go to Cuba as soon as it was legal (Obama administration) My mom, her bestie, & then bf had an amazing time. We visited the club & danced late into the night. I’m glad this show will introduce another generation & keep the memory & spirit of the original members alive

  • @pedrochfb76
    @pedrochfb76 9 months ago +128

    The Buena Vista Social Club is generous, passionate, intergenerational, simple, kind, ... IMMORTAL.
    Long live Buena Vista and may the world continue to dance and sing.

  • @sullez0701
    @sullez0701 9 months ago +291

    I’m so happy to see Cuban music represented in Tiny Desk 🇨🇺

  • @kon4zumi
    @kon4zumi 9 months ago +705

    No me esperaba ver a Buena Vista Social Club en un Tiny Desk, simplemente precioso.

    • @peat_moss
      @peat_moss 9 months ago +1

      yo tampoco

    • @isaacbritez9569
      @isaacbritez9569 9 months ago +2

      yo llevo esperando años

    • @adrianalgonzalez8159
      @adrianalgonzalez8159 9 months ago +17

      Este es el grupo que hace la obra teatral no el grupo en si.

    • @angeltoirac
      @angeltoirac 9 months ago +5

      Es porque eso no es buena vista, esa es una copia bien financiada!!!

    • @nannaniii100
      @nannaniii100 9 months ago +9

      ​@angeltoirac nada que ver, son los actores del musical de broadway sobre el grupo, el musical es un homenaje no una copia hacia el grupo

  • @emiespidea
    @emiespidea 9 months ago +267

    El son cubano es una de las expresiones musicales mas hermosas que nos ha dado la humanidad, suerte tenemos de escucharlo y tenerlo hoy presente.

  • @LennonEFC
    @LennonEFC 3 months ago +23

    Born and raised in Liverpool England but thank god every day for my Spanish roots.
    This style of Cuban-African music is beautiful and massively raising the bar.
    Esta música de inspiración cubana/africana es preciosa y sin duda está elevando el listón en estos momentos.
    Con cariño desde Inglaterra ❤

  • @linitavalejoklplays659
    @linitavalejoklplays659 8 months ago +1

    La destreza de los músicos es impresionante nivel 10.

  • @Pzinn24449
    @Pzinn24449 9 months ago +251

    Soy brasileño, nacido en Río de Janeiro, pero me gusta mucho este tipo de música. ¡Viva América Latina! Que la justicia y la verdad de Dios prevalezcan sobre toda avaricia de nuestros gobernantes.
    El único error que tiene este vídeo es que sólo dura 20 minutos.

    • @danieloliveiradanielo5749
      @danieloliveiradanielo5749 9 months ago +2

      COÑO ESO JUSTO ME DECIA CUANDO TERMINÉ DE VERLOOOO ASEREEE

    • @MrNelsonk2
      @MrNelsonk2 8 months ago +3

      Por que será que lo bueno siempre viene en frasco pequeño !
      Saludos desde Barcelona cuidad demasiado fría a pesar del verano, ya me entenderán !

    • @a-perolanegra
      @a-perolanegra 8 months ago +4

      Eres esto! Nosotros brasileños enamorados pela salsa, pela rumba e pelo tambor!

    • @indisan1
      @indisan1 7 months ago +7

      Soy cubana, nacida en La Habana, y adoro la música brasileña! Cada domingo en la cena familiar ponemos bossa nova o pagode! Vivan CUBA Y BRASIL 🇨🇺 ❤🇧🇷 !! La música más hermosa!

  • @gerardovela1475
    @gerardovela1475 9 months ago +204

    Sin temor a equivocarme, la música cubana, así como la música de todo el caribe, ocupa el lugar más alto de sofisticación de todo el continente. Una gozada. Abrazo y mi admiración desde México.

    • @erieltur
      @erieltur 9 months ago +4

      no se equivoca hermano❤

    • @anadiaz2993
      @anadiaz2993 9 months ago +6

      E injustamente no tiene el reconocimiento internacional que merece

    • @MrKidgavilan
      @MrKidgavilan 9 months ago +8

      la musica cubana es una de las mejores de latinamerica, pero quizas no la mas sofisticada, papel que le corresponderia probablemente al tango argentino, o el bossa brasilero, en mi opinion.

    • @erieltur
      @erieltur 9 months ago +1

      ​​@MrKidgavilan cada quien con lo suyo, todos los antes mencionados han tenido mérito e influencia en la música que ha aportado Latinoamérica al mundo, en Argentina el tango fue creado a finales del siglo XIX, en Cuba se creó el bolero en la década de 1930, el danzón, el son, la guajira, en Brasil la bossa nova por los años 50,

    • @desconocidus
      @desconocidus 9 months ago +5

      Desde Argentina dejo de lado la sofisticación para otro
      Esto te toca el corazón ❤️
      Que lindo sentirse parte de Cuba por un ratito

  • @LaToya-Maat
    @LaToya-Maat 9 months ago +105

    WEPA!! Cuban Son con sabor. RIP Ibrahim Ferrer. Some of the best music in the world!🙏🏾

  • @Cielopor28
    @Cielopor28 4 months ago +9

    la pasion de ese pianistaaaaa!!!!!!!! amoooooooooooooo

  • @fannyperezrojashernandez7260

    Tuve el honor el gran honor de escucharlos a en un concierto en el monumento a la revolucion cdmx, vinieron TODOS, Es una experiencia que jamas voy a olvidar.

  • @zofritoarroyo6869
    @zofritoarroyo6869 9 months ago +137

    3:59 Se volvió loco Barbarito, hay que ingresarlo.

  • @PlusMinu7
    @PlusMinu7 9 months ago +187

    if this tiny desk concert doesn't become a top 5, then I don't know anymore.

  • @lucyvazzz
    @lucyvazzz 9 months ago +103

    Mi músicaaaaa. Que orgullo cada vez que podemos oír nuestras canciones en una plataforma destacada. Patria y Vida 🇨🇺🇨🇺💗💗

  • @milet3604
    @milet3604 9 months ago +1

    Super Viva Cuba🎉🇨🇺

  • @alejandrocurado5134
    @alejandrocurado5134 2 months ago +1

    This music is beyond words. It's pure heart

  • @marianasanchez8736
    @marianasanchez8736 9 months ago +146

    My late dad who passed away 2 years ago introduced me to Buena Vista Social Club, I must say he always showed me great music. He didn't make it to his 50s. To be watching new videos of this amazing group wrecks my heart because I can't help thinking of him. But it also brings me so much joy because it is his legacy on me. Thank you, dad. Your taste of music it was always exquisite. ❤

    • @ThatSoto
      @ThatSoto 9 months ago +3

      🫂🩷

    • @roaldwagener
      @roaldwagener 9 months ago +4

      Your message deeply moved me. Music has such a profound way of carrying the love and memory of those we've lost, and your father's legacy clearly lives on through the joy Buena Vista Social Club still brings you. Thank you for sharing something so personal and beautiful. Wishing you continued comfort in every note and memory he left behind

    • @MrPablortega
      @MrPablortega 9 months ago +3

      Mi mayor sentido pésame. La música tiene el poder de curar el alma. Tu papá te dejó un excelente legado, el amor por la buena música.

    • @monicaramon9624
      @monicaramon9624 9 months ago +4

      First of all, I have to say that I am so very sorry for your loss. I wasn't planning on commenting on this video, but I resonated very deeply with your comment. Unfortunately, I have a very similar situation with losing my dad two years ago, an exquisite man with exquisite taste in music. I have been to several concerts in the years since his passing where I wish so badly that I could be sharing the experience with him, but then, I can't help but think that his presence is actually with me in the music. I truly believe that music has that ability to transcend time and space, connecting us with our ancestors and keeping memories alive for us. I clicked on the video today because I used to show my dad Tiny Desk videos and I know he would have enjoyed this one. I am so glad that I also found your comment and feel connected and not so alone

    • @ElsaSerra
      @ElsaSerra 9 months ago +2

      This is a beautiful testament to what it means to be human, thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @malib42
    @malib42 9 months ago +107

    The songs of Buena Vista Social Club have always been a part of my life. I remember the first time I heard it, when I was probably seven or eight years old. One summer, in a small fishing village on the shores of the Mediterranean, in Almería, southern Spain. The local tycoon, who had connections in Havana, had brought a Cuban band to town to play at a beachside restaurant. It was nighttime, and we kids we were running around on the sand. I'll never forget watching the band from the shore, with the stars and the moon in the sky.
    Gracias Cuba por existir. Nos enseña que la vida puede ser mágica y maravillosa.

    • @ermitanyo777
      @ermitanyo777 9 months ago +3

      Thanks for painting that moment with words from your memory, great times. Amazing band, this one.

    • @Cukunana
      @Cukunana 4 months ago

      ❤ Very cool!! Thanks for sharing that memory🥰

  • @jbuncker2
    @jbuncker2 9 months ago +261

    00:12 El Cuarto de Tula
    06:46 La Negra Tomasa
    12:22 Lágrimas Negras
    15:52 Candela

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 8 months ago +15

    I was there at Lincoln Center that night the original Buena Vista Social Club played . It was magical! People were dancing in the aisles. People were singing and clapping. The joy was palpable! I'd never been to a concert like that before. I'm glad they got the recognition they deserved before they passed. That album is perfection.

  • @PetBunnyDebbie
    @PetBunnyDebbie 5 months ago +11

    I'm so glad that people are keeping the legend alive! ❤

  • @bram7538
    @bram7538 9 months ago +15

    14:10 was insane. Had chills all over my body

  • @ThomazJB
    @ThomazJB 9 months ago +109

    ¡Soy de Brasil y me encanta Buena Vista Social Club! ¡Viva Cuba! ¡Viva América Latina! ¡Mientras luchamos, cantamos y bailamos! ¡Viva la música, que hace la vida más feliz!

    • @ezequielsastre7226
      @ezequielsastre7226 9 months ago

      Así es hermano! aguante latinoamerica, su gente, su cultura y su música

  • @chrisguitarss
    @chrisguitarss 9 months ago +149

    I'm brazilian. What an amazing experience. Sonoridade e musicalidade que chega na alma! Viva Cuba! Viva a America Latina!

  • @Akumalive
    @Akumalive 6 months ago +1

    Que Viva Cuba !!

  • @eniracmohana
    @eniracmohana 6 months ago +1

    Tenho muito orgulho de ser latina!!!

  • @julio.chavez
    @julio.chavez 9 months ago +69

    Eddie Venegas (trombone) from the Los Hacheros Tiny Desk is gracing us again with his talent - this time with a Tony Award winning band. Well deserved! Let's goooooo 👏🇻🇪

    • @claudiaramos9589
      @claudiaramos9589 9 months ago +1

      Excelentes músicos los hacheros!! Y buena vista social club ni que decir!!!

    • @TreeintheQuad
      @TreeintheQuad 9 months ago +1

      we can’t let trumbone jazz die! ditching the banjo was inevitable, but the trombone must live on

  • @deeveeuhs
    @deeveeuhs 9 months ago +96

    I’m very lucky to have seen The Buena Vista Social Club perform with all original members at the Hollywood Bowl when I was a teenager! One of my core memories for sure!
    So happy for the Broadway musical and the amazing musicians doing this project justice. Renesito Avich is a goat already, keeping the Cuban Tres alive and well!

    • @eliasouliehuse1933
      @eliasouliehuse1933 9 months ago +5

      Not jealous of you seeing BVSC live at all… no not at all…

  • @Blockcity_wins
    @Blockcity_wins 9 months ago +32

    They really did justice to the original Buena Vista Social Club. I absolutely love being Latino. Amor pa toda mi gente!!

  • @juanpolaniamusic
    @juanpolaniamusic Day ago +1

    Los mejores por siempre. 🙌

  • @Kat-vq4mu
    @Kat-vq4mu 9 months ago +37

    This is the best thing I have ever accidentally happened to see this year on RUclips.

  • @patemmert2672
    @patemmert2672 9 months ago +64

    Thank you, Ry Cooder, for bringing BVSC to the world. RIP Ibrahim Ferrer.

    • @ElsaSerra
      @ElsaSerra 9 months ago +1

      I didn't know Ry Cooder, who's album Chavez Ravine I absolutely adore, was the producer of BvSC. Live and learn. Merci ❤

    • @sanfelixinstruments
      @sanfelixinstruments 9 months ago +2

      Juan de Marcos Gonzalez played a huge part in making BVSC happen, worth watching the Wim Wenders doco to appreciate the effort that it took.

  • @Mirabravah
    @Mirabravah 9 months ago +50

    I from the Philippines been listening to Buena Vista since I was just 8 years old, my grandpa and my dad introduced me to this band for years! Now I am 32 and I am just crying when I saw the post from NPR on insta that the band is finally preforming on Tiny Desk! Truly Iconic and I am so grateful to witness and watch this outstanding performance!!! :) Thank you NPR Tiny Desk!!!

  • @anadiaz2993
    @anadiaz2993 9 months ago +39

    Let's give Cuban music the international recognition it deserves. Exquisite quality, love from Spain❤

    • @pijim96
      @pijim96 9 months ago +2

      Cuban music already have international recognition.

    • @anadiaz2993
      @anadiaz2993 9 months ago +2

      It deserves more!!!

    • @darrtrubb
      @darrtrubb 9 months ago

      🇨🇺 ❤

  • @Hugemate
    @Hugemate 8 months ago +1

    Se eriza la piel

  • @nicoTeein
    @nicoTeein 8 months ago +8

    La voz de esa mujer que wea más increible, solté el guacho (lloré) como un bebé. Es como voz de mujer de pelicula mexicana antigua, tremenda!!!

  • @cesarv2804
    @cesarv2804 9 months ago +165

    Love the move of not playing "Chan Chan" (as many would expect) and adding another song from their amazing repertoire instead. Great performance! BVDC's legacy is in good hands with this Broadway cast.

    • @chinitosan
      @chinitosan 9 months ago +6

      Kinda wanted to hear it but then heard it all and Chan Chan seemed way slower for this setup, glad it was this way

    • @cesarv2804
      @cesarv2804 9 months ago +2

      ​@chinitosan, exactly this. They did an outstanding homage there and chose a perfect set.

    • @MagicCityRecordClub
      @MagicCityRecordClub 9 months ago +9

      Still wanted to hear Chan Chan though :(

    • @spencer-Tee
      @spencer-Tee 9 months ago +2

      I wanted to hear it as well but I think I know the meaning.

  • @josemunoz844
    @josemunoz844 9 months ago +45

    I come from a Chilean family, and one of my most cherished memories is deeply connected to music. In the mid-1990s, my grandmother traveled to Cuba and had the chance to meet Buena Vista Social Club and Compay Segundo. When she returned to Chile, she brought back not only memories, but also the music that would shape our childhood. Since then, the melodies of that incredible band have been a constant presence in our home. Now, as I listen to their songs again, I can’t help but remember my grandmother and everything that music represents for us.

  • @Aleeeex
    @Aleeeex 9 months ago +34

    What an amazing performance to wake up to!!
    RIP Ibrahim Ferrer

  • @drm876k
    @drm876k 2 months ago +1

    One of my favorite groups of all time! I adore them!!! ❤❤❤

  • @Tinhinane.demri007
    @Tinhinane.demri007 4 months ago +1

    God bless Cuba, this made my day!

  • @Isis_gift
    @Isis_gift 9 months ago +35

    De locos. Es como los discos que me ponía mi madre los domingos cuando limpiaba la casa y cuyas canciones nunca podré olvidar. Un saludo a la gente de dentro de 50 años.

  • @Pzinn24449
    @Pzinn24449 9 months ago +26

    ta quente, saudações brasileiras. Ti quiero muito America Latina

  • @anitapg75
    @anitapg75 9 months ago +13

    they certainly are doing justice to the original buena vista legends... viva cuba!!

  • @paulaterra7520
    @paulaterra7520 5 months ago +1

    Ese grupo es maravilloso. Un deleite para el alma

  • @diogojardelsantos1642
    @diogojardelsantos1642 7 months ago +1

    VIVA CUBA, ABRAZO DE PORTUGAL !

  • @Joaquindiazgamboa
    @Joaquindiazgamboa 9 months ago +201

    Por qué el video dura 5 horas? ahhhh lo tengo en repeat. La música cubana vale mucho chico, por favor un tiny desk de ORISHAS!

  • @SuperMaris07
    @SuperMaris07 9 months ago +41

    Whoever is behind Tiny Desk concept is an absolute genius! Gracias por traernos sabor antillano hoy ❤️‍🩹✨️

  • @ash-bab
    @ash-bab 9 months ago +137

    This is what makes America great again! Thank you NPR for being the amazing, world-class institution that you are, and have been not just with regard to how we understand the news and the world, but also the arts. The Tiny Desk concerts are outsized in their inter-galactic impact. Even the Pleidians and Arcturians tune in! You have brought to us so many global independent music favorites that don't always fall in line with mainstream, commercial tastes. This presentation was the closest thing to heaven for me today! Latin jazz and Afro Cuban music are huge contributions to global musical excellence. As an Indian immigrant to America, Buena Vista solidified and confirmed my lifelong affair with Latin jazz. Thanks for this piece of heaven. I am a reluctant traveler but this might cause me to consider heading to NY for this show.

  • @user-lp3ou2hh3w
    @user-lp3ou2hh3w 4 months ago +10

    I’m 45 yrs old, was introduced to Buena Vista by my aunt (rip) in my late teens, liked it but now I really see and appreciate that this is real música!

  • @silvanaportugal3859
    @silvanaportugal3859 3 months ago +1

    Saudades Cuba!! Te amuuu

  • @paullecomtenz
    @paullecomtenz 9 months ago +53

    Wow this is magnificent - late night here in New Zealand & this is the perfect back drop for my evening. Thank you everyone who bought us this

    • @justseepa
      @justseepa 9 months ago +4

      Waking up in Canada with a cup of coffee, agreed, perfect soundtrack!

    • @joshraps8048
      @joshraps8048 9 months ago +1

      Kiwi living in South Korea listening to this while I work.

    • @sushimamba4281
      @sushimamba4281 9 months ago +2

      8pm here in Australia. La musica es magnifica!

  • @almarr0311
    @almarr0311 9 months ago +53

    Soy cubano, tengo apenas 22 años y describir lo que siento cuando escucho estos temas, es imposible, espero que ustedes también sientan lo mismo.
    Viva Cuba y Viva la Musica Cubana!

    • @SophieLagan
      @SophieLagan 8 months ago +1

      I feel the exact same and I’m not even Cuban🥲❤️

  • @daniloesquiaqui2081
    @daniloesquiaqui2081 9 months ago +33

    Gracias Cuba por esta hermosa música ❤🇨🇺

  • @Zizoux_506
    @Zizoux_506 8 months ago +1

    Que hermosa musica cubana, que Dios bendiga a su gente.

  • @hectorespinoza2463
    @hectorespinoza2463 4 months ago +1

    Amé...gracias por este pedazo gigante de arte, musica y amor. Feliz!!!!!

  • @randywatson5713
    @randywatson5713 9 months ago +19

    Wow, Isa Antonetti 🎤🤩 Never heard of her before, don't understand what she is singing, but here I am, goosebumps and tears of joy - simply amazing voice

  • @janpcs
    @janpcs 9 months ago +12

    `The problem with great music is that it always ends too soon.

  • @housera229
    @housera229 9 months ago +23

    I saw them in Barcelona a few years ago and THE WHOLE THEATER was dancing to these masterpieces!! Easily my favourite band of all time ❤ ❤

  • @josuecardenas7486
    @josuecardenas7486 8 months ago +1

    Con mucho Amor desde Tijuana Baja California MX 🇲🇽🪘🪇🇨🇺

  • @elsarodriguez8246
    @elsarodriguez8246 8 months ago +1

    En México amamos y bailamos la música cubana siempre ❤

  • @helenswan705
    @helenswan705 9 months ago +26

    Love this, I still play Buena Vista SC, never goes out of style.

  • @Delgato_
    @Delgato_ 9 months ago +7

    14:44 Dios es hermosisimooooooooooooo ❤❤

  • @FloorChicken01
    @FloorChicken01 9 months ago +12

    Props to the sound tech. The Audio is A++++++++! Multiple acoustic instruments in a small corner. Crystal Clear down to the cowbell.

  • @maximiliano.diego2023
    @maximiliano.diego2023 7 months ago +1

    Salud y buena vida desde Buenos Airesss.

  • @tamboesbien
    @tamboesbien 16 hours ago

    Música que prende candela 🔥!

  • @Habanero212
    @Habanero212 9 months ago +14

    Maestro David Oquendo on guitar and singing lead. So happy this scholar is getting his flowers. Master of the genre.

  • @tonyd7164
    @tonyd7164 9 months ago +70

    I was working in san francisco in 1999 when a freind told me about the documentary. Said it was the coolest thing he had ever seen, the music was amazing. I watched the documentary and the next day went out and bought the CD. I have listened to Buena Vista social Club for over 25 years now. One of the greatest albums of all time and if I could only have 5 albums for the rest of my life, this would be one of them.

    • @fabrifabri7705
      @fabrifabri7705 9 months ago +1

      Absolutamente 👏💪

    • @kategarcia4301
      @kategarcia4301 9 months ago +1

      Me too. Documentary and CD. Don't you just l💃

    • @aze77
      @aze77 8 months ago

      😍 💯🙌🏾

    • @acgp4651
      @acgp4651 7 months ago +1

      Also in Bay Area, remember watching the documentary and buying the CD and loving it. Was working at the time with outpatient dialysis patients and getting the CD for one of our Cuban patients.

  • @serhateyrenci6084
    @serhateyrenci6084 9 months ago +31

    I love Buena Vista Social club since highschool. Kudos to NPR team for bringing this absolute delight of a concert to life. Love from Turkey

  • @tuliopereiradasilva2002
    @tuliopereiradasilva2002 6 months ago +2

    EU AMO CLUB SOCIAL BUENA VISTA!

  • @JGomezMusic
    @JGomezMusic 8 months ago +1

    VIVA CUBAAAAA🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍

  • @CarProR
    @CarProR 9 months ago +16

    The Broadway show was awesome. Hoping they win every Tony they are nominated for. Thank you TDC! 👏

    • @blackbroadwayandbeyond
      @blackbroadwayandbeyond 9 months ago

      I can't wait to see it! Making a special trip to NYC for this show in a few weeks 🎉

  • @2moras670
    @2moras670 9 months ago +29

    Se extraña a Ibrahim, Omara, Compay, Pío Leyva, Eliades, Cachaito...❤‍🔥

  • @Jerochi
    @Jerochi 9 months ago +13

    No better way to start the day, thank you NPR & Buena Vista Social Club❤

  • @bellotadeagua
    @bellotadeagua 9 months ago +1

    De los mejores Tiny Desk

  • @CarlosSantos-RCC
    @CarlosSantos-RCC 3 months ago +1

    Buena Vista, sempre incrível!! 😍❤️🔥

  • @RichterGuitar
    @RichterGuitar 9 months ago +33

    Buena Vista Social Club has always been one of my favorite albums, and honestly I never thought I'd see a performance live up to the recordings...but I just saw this in NYC and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen!!! The performances are electric and so full of energy and soul. I'm so glad this show has revived the music and brought it to the world stage yet again - well done! 🔥🎶👏

  • @tyronehunter8403
    @tyronehunter8403 9 months ago +26

    I was in NYC and saw this just last Friday on the 30th, and front row. This was an incredible tribute to an incredible story of culture, music, dance, and love. I loved every second of it. It was my first musical on Broadway. I can't imagine it getting any better. A solid, life memory.

  • @politan83
    @politan83 9 months ago +13

    These guys really capture the spirit of the original BVSC while also bringing their own style.

  • @F0urq
    @F0urq 3 months ago +2

    Como yo extraño a mi país cuba ❤

  • @paulmilligan2657
    @paulmilligan2657 Month ago

    🔥Peace Love Harmonious Vibrations🔥

  • @d.a.a.8923
    @d.a.a.8923 9 months ago +18

    I’m Cuban living in the US… I feel the urgent need to show this to my American-born children!

    • @LuSemillita
      @LuSemillita 4 months ago

      In spanish pleaseeeeee

    • @d.a.a.8923
      @d.a.a.8923 4 months ago

      @LuSemillitapor qué respondes en inglés?

  • @alexarango
    @alexarango 9 months ago +20

    This one's going en la rotation de Tiny Desks, for sure.

  • @franromerodancer
    @franromerodancer 9 months ago +16

    Clásicos que les voy a mostrar con honra a mis nietos, gracias Tiny Desk por no dejar atrás las raíces latinas. Saludos desde el caribe 🌴

  • @erikapereyra7782
    @erikapereyra7782 5 days ago +2

    ¿Acaso estoy llorando mientras bailo? Sí.

  • @senicebowman2455
    @senicebowman2455 5 months ago +2

    Omg !!! ❤❤❤ beautiful killed it...yez want to go dancing