Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder is an American guitarist, composer, and producer known for his slide guitar work and deep engagement with roots and traditional musics. His sound blends blues, folk, country, Tex-Mex, and global influences, often featuring acoustic and slide guitar textures and arrangements that foreground traditional forms. He has worked extensively as a collaborator and producer with regional musicians from the United States and abroad, and he has composed and contributed to film soundtracks, including the score for Paris, Texas.