Legacy of Cuban musician Compay Segundo
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Over twenty years ago, the world was introduced to the romantic sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club. Their first album of traditional Cuban music has sold over 12 million copies since its release in 1997. The group of elderly musicians who recorded the album included Francisco Repilado, also known as Compay Segundo.
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