Rodrigo y Gabriela

About the experience

Rodrigo y Gabriela proved an immediate phenomenon upon its February 2006 release, earning critical applause for the Mexican acoustic guitar 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 #1 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, bursting onto the upper half of the Billboard 200 in the US 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 into something altogether unprecedented. With its breathtaking virtuosity and soaring spirit of invention, Rodrigo y Gabriela marked a milestone entry point to what has been a singular two-decade musical journey, a one-of-a-kind path that led to countless sold-out shows around the world (including such iconic venues as the Hollywood Bowl and Red Rocks Amphitheatre), a 2020 GRAMMY® Award for “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” (along with two additional nominations), and an ongoing body of work that continues to evolve with ambitious energy and mercurial vision.