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Ry Cooder

Virtuoso roots guitarist who was steeped in the blues, yet has spent his career exploring new musical worlds from Tex-Mex to Cuban boleros.
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Album Highlights

  • Chicken Skin Music
    Ry Cooder
    Chicken Skin Music
  • Music by Ry Cooder
    Ry Cooder
    Music by Ry Cooder
  • Mambo Sinuendo
    Ry Cooder / Manuel Galb …
    Mambo Sinuendo
  • A Meeting by the River
    Ry Cooder / Vishwa Moha …
    A Meeting by the River
  • Paradise and Lunch
    Ry Cooder
    Paradise and Lunch
  • Ry Cooder
    Ry Cooder
    Ry Cooder
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Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

March 15, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock Blues International

Styles

Album Rock Country-Rock Roots Rock Instrumental Rock Original Score Soundtracks Blues-Rock Contemporary Blues Cuban Pop Cuban Traditions Ethnic Fusion Slide Guitar Blues Modern Electric Blues Worldbeat

Also Known As

Ryland Peter Cooder

Member Of

Buena Vista Social Club Little Village Rising Sons Brave Old World
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