Rodrigo y Gabriela
Rodrigo y Gabriela (Rodrigo and Gabriela), also known as "El Rodri y La Gabi", are a Mexican musical duo. They play fast, rhythmic music on acoustic guitars. The duo is Rodrigo Sanchez, lead guitar, and Gabriela Quintero, rhythm guitar and percussion.
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 Rodrigo y Gabriela, New York 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Rubyworks |
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They became well known playing in the hotels and bars of Dublin, Ireland. One reviewer said that "...Rodrigo y Gabriela's secret is maybe quite simple. They are resourceful musicians, and are open-hearted, happy entertainers. That, very often, is what people want."[1] Both are vegans and support animal rights.[2] They play a mixture of many influences and styles.
They met in Mexico City while playing in a thrash metal band and later moved to Dublin. Their album, Rodrigo y Gabriela, entered the Irish Albums Chart at Number One.[3]
Recordings
Studio albums
- Foc (2001)
- re-Foc (2002)
- Rodrigo y Gabriela (2006)
- 11:11 (2009)
- Area 52 (2012)[4]
Live albums
- Live: Manchester and Dublin (2004)
- Live in Japan (2008)
- Live in France (2011)
Extended plays
- Live Session (2007)
Live gigs
The Porterhouse, Dublin (2002)
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Media
Rodrigo y Gabriela in concert at Red Rocks Amphitheathre
Rodrigo y Gabriela performing at the Sasquatch! Music Festival in Washington State, on May 30, 2011
References
- ↑ Hasted, Nick (November 26, 2009). "Rodrigo y Gabriela, Hammersmith Apollo, London". The Independent (London). https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/rodrigo-y-gabriela-hammersmith-apollo-london-1827506.html. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
- ↑ "Rodrigo y Gabriela Promote a Vegan Lifestyle". Archived from the original on 2014-07-20. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ↑ "Top 75 Artist Album, Week Ending 23 February 2006". ChartTrack.co.uk. 23 February 2006. Archived from the original on 11 March 2007. Retrieved 2006-03-17.
- ↑ DIY News Desk (October 28, 2011). "Rodrigo y Gabriela plan new album 'Area 51'". This Is Fake DIY. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
Other websites
- Official Rodrigo y Gabriela site
- Video Channel Archived 2009-02-25 at the Wayback Machine on MUZU TV
- An early career interview with Rodrigo y Gabriela
- Interview on WNYC's Soundcheck.
- Interview with Gabriela for Irish Migration Studies in Latin America journal, March 2007
- Interview on NPR's All Things Considered, October 10, 2009
- Rodrigo y Gabriela Rock the White House