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Watch our slideshow on Ry Cooder's new album, Mambo Sinuendo, or listen to his extended interview with All Things Considered host Michele Norris.

Below you'll find past features on related artists, including bassist Orlando Cachaito López and the Buena Vista Social Club.

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Orlando Cachaíto López is from a dynasty of Cuban bassists best known for his work with the Buena Vista Social Club.

Orlando Cachaíto López

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This profile of Omara Portuondo and originally aired on NPR's All Things Considered in October 2000.

Omara Portuondo

Omara Portuondo has been called both the Billie Holiday and the Edith Piaf of Cuba. She's best known in the U.S. today as the only woman in the Buena Vista Social Club.

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Originally broadcast November 1999 on NPR's All Things Considered.

Buena Vista Social Club

Karen Michel reports on the latest project from guitarist Ry Cooder. The Buena Vista Social Club is a group of Cuban musicians, some of whom are legendary in Cuban musical circles, that Cooder brought together to explore Cuban rhythms and classic Cuban popular music styles.

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