Rodrigo y Gabriela
The Mexican acoustic guitar duo celebrates 20 years of their influential self-titled album, with its breathtaking virtuosity and soaring spirit of invention.
Rodrigo y Gabriela proved an immediate phenomenon upon its February 2006 release, earning critical applause for the duo’s dynamic instrumental fusion of classic rock, heavy metal and Latin melodies and rhythms.
Co-produced by Rodrigo y Gabriela with legendary British producer John Leckie (known for his work with Radiohead, The Stone Roses, XTC and My Morning Jacket, among many others), the LP debuted at number one in the duo’s adopted home of Ireland – the first instrumental album to ever go straight to the top of the Irish album charts.
Rodrigo y Gabriela swiftly found an audience around the world thanks to sizzling originals like ‘Tamacún’ and ‘Ixtapa’ as well as revolutionary covers of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and Metallica’s ‘Orion’ that reimagine their beloved heavy metal.
Rodrigo y Gabriela marked a milestone entry point to what has been a singular two-decade musical journey that has led to countless sold-out shows around the world, a 2020 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and an ongoing body of work that continues to evolve with ambitious energy and mercurial vision.
Performers
Rodrigo Y Gabriela guitar duo
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