Buena Vista Social Club is a Cuban musical collective formed in 1996 by producer Ry Cooder and bandleader Juan de Marcos González, bringing together veteran Havana musicians to record the traditional styles of son, bolero and danzón. Their self-titled debut album sold over 8 million copies and became the best-selling world music record of all time, while Wim Wenders' 1999 documentary - nominated for an Academy Award - turned the project into a global phenomenon. Surviving members including singer Omara Portuondo and guitarist Eliades Ochoa continue to perform worldwide, and in 2025 a Broadway musical based on the group's story won five Tony Awards.
Lead producer Orin Wolf announced plans to bring the Buena Vista Social Club Broadway musical to London's West End in 2027.
The Buena Vista Orchestra announced a new studio album and a 2026 world tour spanning three continents.
The Broadway cast album won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
The Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club won five Tony Awards at the 2025 ceremony, including Best Featured Actress, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, Best Sound Design, and a Special Tony for its onstage band.
A North American tour of the Broadway musical was announced, set to launch in Buffalo in September 2026 with stops in Washington D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles.
