The acclaimed traditional Cuban album “Buena Vista Social Club” was conceived & created in just days by American guitarist Ry Cooder & producer Nick Gold after a recording session in Havana, Cuba fell apart. For his trouble, Cooder was fined $25,000 by the U.S. Gov’t. for violating the Cuban Embargo Act.

“If I had you, Governor Neff, like you got me, I’d a-wake up in the mornin’ and I’d set you free.” – Inmate Lead Belly’s song to Texas Governor Pat Neff, who pardoned the musician on his last day in office.

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