Ry Observations

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Ry Cooder is best known for his work on the platinum-selling Buena Vista Social Club. On today's show, the virtuoso guitarist talks about his latest album, the third part of a trilogy about California, accompanied by a 95-page novella. Also: How classical and world music are changing the sound of video games.

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