Cooder Ry Horoscope

Cooder Ry

Mar 15, 1947

Rating : AA (Data from a birth certificate)

Sagitarius
Moon Sign

Pisces
Sun Sign

Sagitarius
Lagan

Events

Social : Joined group 1965 (Formed "Rising Sons")

Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1970 ("Into the Purple Valley")

Financial : Lose significant money 1997 (Fined $100,000 by the US)

Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1999 ("Buena Vista Social Club")

Biography

American musician, composer and producer. A versatile jazz, rock and blues guitarist, he was a member of Captain Beefheart Band but prefers to play with many groups as a guest. Since 1996, he has been living in Cuba and helped produced the 1999 documentary "The Buena Vista Social Club." The Grammy award winning musician has written and played musical scores for films such as "The Long Riders." Cooder began playing guitar at a young age and by age 17 was playing in a band with Jackie De Shannon. In 1965, not even 20 years old, he formed a group called "Rising Sons." Although the group broke up soon after, Cooder caught the attention of a producer who paired him up with Paul Revere and the Raiders, a well-known rock group. After the Captain Beefheart band made its debut album, Cooder went on to play with the likes of Randy Newman and the Rolling Stones. In 1970 he released his first solo album. In the mid-90s, having experimented with rock, soul and various other forms of music, he turned his attention to world music. In 1997, he collaborated with aging Cuban musicians known at The Buena Vista Social Club and in so doing incurred a $100,000 fine from the US for violating terms of the embargo against the island nation. Praise for Cooders work with the Cuban group outweighed the cost of the fine, however, and Cooder went on to manage three additional releases by the Cuban group as well as collaborating on the documentary which brought the modern Cuban music scene to the US. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Cooder Ry - Public Profile

Born: March 15, 1947, Los Angeles, United States

Biography

Ry Cooder is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, and record producer. He is known for his slide guitar work, his interest in roots music from the United States, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries.

Recent Projects

Album: "The Prodigal Son" - A recent studio album featuring a mix of spiritual and secular songs.
Film Score: Scored a documentary on the history of American folk music, showcasing his ability to blend narrative and sound.
Collaboration: Worked with Indian classical musicians to explore the intersections of blues and traditional Indian music.

Awards and Recognition

Ry Cooder has received multiple Grammy Awards, including Best World Music Album for "A Meeting by the River" and Best Pop Instrumental Album for "Mambo Sinuendo." He is often celebrated for his contributions to world music and his ability to bring musical traditions to a broader audience.

Influences and Style

Cooder's work is heavily influenced by blues, rock, and world music. His slide guitar playing is particularly noted for its emotional depth and technical precision. He has been a significant figure in popularizing roots music and has collaborated with artists from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.