Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder is a highly influential American guitarist, producer, and composer celebrated for his masterful slide guitar work and deep exploration of roots music. His career began with session work for artists like *The Rolling Stones* and membership in *Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band*. Cooder's solo albums, such as 'Paradise and Lunch' and 'Chicken Skin Music', are revered for their eclectic blend of blues, folk, gospel, and Tex-Mex. He is also a renowned film score composer, most notably for 'Paris, Texas'. His role as producer for the 'Buena Vista Social Club' album brought international acclaim to a group of veteran Cuban musicians, cementing his legacy as a crucial curator of global music traditions.