Ai Du, featuring Ry Cooder, taken from Talking Timbuktu (1994). When Ali met Ry Cooder in 1992 they really bonded and Ali later presented him with the first instrument he made, a one string lute called a djerkal. Recorded in just three days in LA in 1993 the resulting collaborative record well deserved its Grammy Award. Relaxed and accessible, the music is complimented by Ry's subtle guitar work and sensitive production while retaining the integrity of Ali's performance. | Ali Farka Touré

346K views · 5.6K reactions | Ry Cooder My Girl Josephine ( Live 2005 ) Happy Birthday Mr Ry Cooder Ryland Peter Cooder (born March 15, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, film score composer, record producer, and writer. He is a multi-instrumentalist but is best known for his slide guitar work, his interest in traditional music, and his collaborations with traditional musicians from many countries. | Rockabilly Italia | Facebook