Ry Cooder of Buena Vista Social Club: “We got in there and did great things”

In 1996, Ry Cooder assembled the Buena Vista Social Club and turned Havana’s forgotten musical aristocracy into unlikely stars. Twenty-five years on, the magic of the joyous, bittersweet album they recorded together is stronger than ever. But how did its curator and venerable cast navigate power cuts, food shortages and meetings with Fidel Castro?

Introducing the Ultimate Music Guide to The Specials

From the 2 Tone tour to Encore and beyond, via Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield and Special AKA, your definitive guide to an incendiary political band

The Specials – The Ultimate Music Guide

With a new album out, on the 40th anniversary of their classic single "Ghost Town", the Ultimate Music Guide to The Specials. From the 2 Tone...
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