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Twenty-Five years of the Buena Vista Social Club – Songs of the Day

How the Grammy award winning disc of the Buena Vista Social Club came about, the magic of the record and what it means 25 years on.

Today’s featured artist is Tonina Saputo from St. Louis, Missouri (EUA) with a cover performance of the song “Que lio” (2019).

Today’s featured artist is Yendry from the Dominican Republic and living in Italy, with a NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert (2021).

Today’s featured artist is Joao Gilberto from Brazil with the song “A Primeira Vez” from the album “Joao Gilberto” (1961).

Today’s featured artist is Susana Baca from Peru with the song “Maria Lando” (1997).

Today’s featured artist is Brazilian percussionist Airto with the song “Mãe Cambina” from the album “Identity” (1975)

Today’s featured band is Los Blacanguay from Peru with the song “Muevete” (1973).

Today’s featured artist is Jota Pe from Brazil with the song “Preta Rainha” (2018).

Today’s featured artist is Wilmoth Houdini from Trinidad and Tobago with the song “Rum and Coca-Cola” (1945).

Today’s featured duo is Iseo and Dodosound from Spain with their tropical reggae take on “Chan Chan” from the album “Same Love” (2019).