Suibhne - just a small point of accuracy, from an old, unrepentant pedant: I do believe that it was the interest of a young Cuban trumpeter in the island's history which was the moving force behind locating and bringing together the old musicians who became the Buena Vista Social Club. Ry Cooder, a friend of the trumpeter, was then invited to go to Cuba and produce the album - he confirms this story himself. But, yes - without his interest and his name and presence as producer and occasional musician on the album - it might not have reached the huge audience that it did. I saw them myself in Brighton (RC was not there) and they were magnificent, with Gonzales stealing the show!