Ry Cooder-The Prodigal Son (2018)

Ry Cooder is one of the most influential musicians in American roots music, a musician who, despite being unclassifiable, is absolutely fundamental to his country's musical culture. Despite his great solo prestige, he has been involved in numerous collaborations for over five decades, working tirelessly for rock, blues, and folk giants such as The Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, and Gordon Lightfoot, among many others. Some of his albums are part of American culture; albums like the iconic "Into the Purple Valley" and "Paradise and Lunch" are classics that demonstrate his meticulous style. But it is undoubtedly in the world of film where he is most internationally recognized, composing the soundtracks for monumental films such as "Paris, Texas", "The Long Riders", "The Border", and "Crossroads". Winner of six Grammy Awards and honorary doctorates from Queen's University and the California College of the Arts, Cooder is a leading figure in the development of styles such as Cajun, folk, country, blues, gospel, and world music. In 2018, he released one of his latest works, "The Prodigal Son", a perfect retrospective of his favorite sounds, ranging from bluegrass to gospel, folk, and blues, all imbued with spirituality and wisdom.

Ry Cooder-Paris,Texas-Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1985)

Ry Cooder will never be famous for the usual tally of millions of records sold, but he is nonetheless renowned as one of the great craftsmen of rock music, delving into hybrid and experimental sounds and exploring the deepest roots of American music. His discography is extensive and rich, ranging from his numerous film scores to his solo projects and his work with other artists. Winner of six Grammy Awards, as well as other prestigious accolades such as honorary doctorates from Queen's University in Canada and the California College of the Arts, Cooder has left behind a legacy of monumental works considered fundamental to the development of contemporary music. One of them is the soundtrack to Wim Wenders' film, "Paris Texas", a memorable journey through the Texan landscapes where he imprints on his guitar those arid and dusty sounds typical of the southern United States, in an album as exciting as it is brilliant and with which his popularity would skyrocket even more, demonstrating his enormous talent and genius.