The Case for Country Music and Its Poetry of Pain
One has to go along with the flow of existence, no matter what suffering it brings. These country music artists give form to sadness and beauty to despair.
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Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder Reunite After 50 Years for ‘Get on Board’
More than 50 years since they last recorded together, Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder reunite for a tribute to blues heroes Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
Driving Into Ry Cooder’s ‘Purple Valley’ 50 Years Later
Ry Cooder’s contributions to Americana are apparent in all of his albums. That’s particularly true of Into the Purple Valley, now celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Ry Cooder Seeks Comfort in Gospel Music on ‘The Prodigal Son’
Ry Cooder's first album in six years exchanges pointed political commentary for spiritual songs of comfort and consolation.
New Americana Supergroup Cooder-White-Skaggs Thrills at Carnegie Hall
The music of the newly minted supergroup often was beautiful, and always beautifully played. But it rarely broke a sweat.
Buena Vista Social Club: Lost and Found
From the vaults come 14 unreleased tracks by the beloved Cuban ensemble.
Ry Cooder: Soundtracks
Rhino’s seven CD retrospective box set Soundtracks covers off the bulk of Ry Cooder’s ‘80s film work. Interesting and varied, this is a worthy re-issue.