My husband and I had heard that the documentary "Buena Vista Social Club" was a must-see. We did watch it twice and enjoyed it thoroughly. However, the version I felt I must own was the CD of the music, which I did buy. I know very little about Latin or Cuban music. My one prior exposure was to the soundtrack of "Mambo Kings", which I also enjoy. This is an absolutely beautiful album. It is very lush and romantic and very easy to listen to, again and again. There is a beautiful thick booklet included with the CD which was a very nice bonus. There is nothing strident or loud about this Cuban album either, if anyone assumes (incorrectly) that is what Cuban music must be.