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Ry Cooder

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Ry Cooder is best-known for his eclectic guitar-driven albums and his collaboration with Cuban musicians in the Buena Vista Social Club project. His latest release, a CD-and-novella combo called I, Flathead, completes his "California Trilogy" of albums. It follows the fictional musician Kash Buk, his alien friend Shakey, and their obsession with racing cars fashioned from military surplus parts and flathead engines. He joins us to explain what it's about.

Ry Cooder's Biography on Allmusic.com


Comments

  • [1] Aaron from Brooklyn June 24, 2008 - 02:35PM

    Ry Cooder is my new hero...this guy ROCKS!!!
  • [2] Michael from Plainfield June 24, 2008 - 03:33PM

    I so enjoyed this interview! While I have been a fan of Ry for many decades, his growth as an artist always inspires. "Can I smoke in here?" blew me away in it's spare richness. I look forward to enjoying I Flathead. Thanks for continued radio that enriches us all.
  • [3] J.Michael Turner from NYC June 24, 2008 - 04:51PM

    Cooder continues `cool`..!!
  • [4] Tjerk Snik from Netherlands - Europe July 16, 2008 - 07:06AM

    Thanks for the great interview with my all-time musical hero Mr. Ry Cooder.

    I'flathead is superb! Listen also to Ersi Arvizu "Friend For Live" and Mavis Staples "We'll Never Turn Back". Ry Cooder produced these CD's and plays guitar and mandolin.


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