I agree, Clancy. There's plenty of good concert movies available but there aren't too many good documentaries about music. This, though is certainly one of them. I don't know if I would try Compay Segundo's recipe for a hangover cure though. Sounds more like a recipe for instant death! It's a shame that the musicians had to wait so long before they achieved the success they deserved.
Since the film was made three of the members - Compay Segundo, pianist Ruben Gonzalez and singer Ibrahim Ferrer - have unfortunately passed away but thankfully they left us with this great film and a tremendous album as part of their legacy.
Simon
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