Compay Segundo - Music Planet (2006) - DVD

Music, revolution, tobacco, rum, women... Compay Segundo embodies the heart and soul of Cuba. This former cigar roller took part in the musical history of his country for 70 years. Claude Santiago treats us to a superb portrait of the man, examining almost a century of the island's musical and political history. Through his descriptions of Cuba's geography and history, form Santiago to Havana, from the 1920s to the dawn of the 21st century, Compay paints us a picture in his own words. he epitomizes the values of bygone days, and his music radiates an immense nostalgia. This documentary gives us an up-close look at a man and a country that are both mythical and little known.