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Ry Cooder - Guitar Virtuoso - Live Broadcast Collection [CD]

Ry Cooder - Guitar Virtuoso - Live Broadcast Collection [CD]

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Ry Cooder is a towering figure in guitar music, renowned for his ability to blend blues, folk, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and world music into a seamless, expressive sound. His mastery of the bottleneck slide guitar, with its signature soulful resonance, has made him one of the instrument's most distinctive voices. Through alternate tunings and a deep understanding of global traditions, Cooder has expanded the guitar's expressive range, inspiring musicians to explore new sonic territories.

Beyond his technical brilliance, Cooder has played a pivotal role in revitalizing American roots music, infusing it with international influences and highlighting the shared threads that connect musical cultures. His ground breaking collaborations with Cuban, Indian, and African artists, along with his deep explorations of traditional American sounds, emphasize the universality of music.

To honour his immense influence, Virtuoso is showcasing live radio broadcasts that capture the essence of this legendary musician. These recordings provide an intimate experience of Cooder's genre-defying artistry, offering listeners a rare opportunity to appreciate both his virtuosity and his lasting impact on global music traditions. Through these broadcasts, audiences can immerse themselves in the brilliance of an artist who continues to shape and preserve musical heritage worldwide.

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Ry Cooder is a towering figure in guitar music, renowned for his ability to blend blues, folk, Tex-Mex, soul, gospel, rock, and world music into a seamless, expressive sound. His mastery of the bottleneck slide guitar, with its signature soulful resonance, has made him one of the instrument's most distinctive voices. Through alternate tunings and a deep understanding of global traditions, Cooder has expanded the guitar's expressive range, inspiring musicians to explore new sonic territories.

Beyond his technical brilliance, Cooder has played a pivotal role in revitalizing American roots music, infusing it with international influences and highlighting the shared threads that connect musical cultures. His ground breaking collaborations with Cuban, Indian, and African artists, along with his deep explorations of traditional American sounds, emphasize the universality of music.

To honour his immense influence, Virtuoso is showcasing live radio broadcasts that capture the essence of this legendary musician. These recordings provide an intimate experience of Cooder's genre-defying artistry, offering listeners a rare opportunity to appreciate both his virtuosity and his lasting impact on global music traditions. Through these broadcasts, audiences can immerse themselves in the brilliance of an artist who continues to shape and preserve musical heritage worldwide.

Track Listing

Crazy 'Bout An Automobile

Little Sister

Across The Borderline

He'll Have To Go

Get Rhythm

Chain Gang

Jesus On The Mainline

Down In Mississippi

Tattler

How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live

You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond

Vigilante Man

Details
  • Genre: Folk
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 3857193330332
  • Release Date: April 18, 2025
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