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The band Buena Vista Social Club was founded in 1996. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in La Habana. Generally, music journalists would define Buena Vista Social Club’s style within the genre/s of son cubano, and other rock music.
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Ibrahim Ferrer
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Manu Chao
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What Genre is Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Buena Vista Social Club. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of son cubano, and other rock music.