Rhythms del Mundo: Classics is the follow-up album to the internationally successful album Rhythms del Mundo, released in 2009, with the Buena Vista Social Club appearing with artists including the Killers, Amy Winehouse, Keane, Jack Johnson, the Rolling Stones, KT Tunstall and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Proceeds from the album benefited the environmental non-profit organization Artists Project Earth, which raises awareness and funds for climate change projects and for disaster relief efforts.

[citation needed] All tracks by RDM, featured performers listed below.