Ahead Of Tonys, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Drops Broadway Cast Digital Album
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Tony nominee Natalie Venetia Belcon performs in ‘Buena Vista Social Club.’ Buena Vista Social Club Broadway Production/Matthew Murphy There’s great anticipation for the critically-acclaimed Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club ahead of the Tony Awards, where the show – inspired by the story of legendary Afro-Cuban musicians who created the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name – has scored 10 nominations. The electrifying production, with its colorful imagery, captivating rhythm and compelling story, is making Broadway history as the first musical to feature its entire score sung completely in Spanish, while the scenes are performed in English. Just ahead of the award ceremony, the producers have released the Buena Vista Social Club original Broadway cast recording digital album, giving audiences a chance to experience the Cuban rhythms that have captivated theatergoers. Produced by Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, the digital recording is distributed through World Circuit Records. Physical formats will follow, with the CD available July 25, and vinyl later in 2025. The original cast recording features the original Broadway cast as well as the Buena Vista Social Club Broadway band, which has been awarded a 2025 Special Tony Award. They include Marco Paguia (piano, music director), David Oquendo (guitar), Renesito Avich (tres), Gustavo Schartz (bass), Hery Paz (woodwinds), Eddie Venegas (trombone), Jesus Ricardo (trumpet), Javier Díaz (percussion), Mauricio Herrera (percussion), Román Diaz (percussion), and Leonardo Reyna (piano). The recording features the following tracks: “El Carretero,” “De Camino a la Vereda,” “Veinte Años,” “El Cumbanchero (Rehearsal),” “Veinte Años (1950),” “Qué Bueno Baila Usted,” “Bruca Maniguá,” “Murmullo,” “Drume Negrita,” “Candela,” “El Cumbanchero (Tropicana),” “Dos Gardenias,” “El Cuarto de Tula,” “La Negra Tomasa,” “Chan Chan,” “Silencio,” “Lágrimas Negras,” “Bruca Maniguá” (reprise), “Silencio” (Instrumental), and “Candela (Finale).” Broadway’s “Buena Vista Social Club” has 10 Tony nominations. Buena Vista Social Club Broadway Production…
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