L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — There are so many references to God, Jesus, sin, saviors, righteousness and judgment in veteran roots musician Ry Cooder’s forthcoming album “The Prodigal Son,” it’s fair to wonder whether the L.A.-based guitarist, singer an... more info

Rolling Stone — Ry Cooder detailed his new album The Prodigal Son, his first LP in six years. It features a mix of Cooder originals and interpretations of songs by Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Roosevelt Graves, the Stanley Brothers and other traditional recordings.... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — SPECIALS ACL Hall of Fame New Year’s Eve This “Austin City Limits” presentation inducts the Neville Brothers, Rosanne Cash and the late Roy Orbison into the program’s Hall of Fame. Chris Isaak hosts, and Neko Case, Brandi Ca... more info

The Telegraph — In pictures: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder and Keith Richards are among our 20 top guitarists more info

Stereogum — In 1996, nearly 50 years after the closing of the Buena Vista Social Club in Havana, Cuba, a band of the same name was formed by Cuban musician Juan de Marcos González and American guitarist Ry Cooder with Cuban musicians who had performed at the or... more info

Time — Ry Cooder, who recorded in Havana, says he expected openness between the U.S. and Cuba, but is optimistic nonetheless more info

Mercury News, California — Ice-T, Hollies, Afghan Whigs, Joni Mitchell, Ry Cooder collections from Rhino should also prove popular this holiday season. more info

The Telegraph — Ry Cooder has made some of the most memorable film soundtrack music and this collection includes the wonderful Paris, Texas and The Long Riders more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Plus, Ben Flocks' soulful, heartfelt 'Battle Mountain.'What possible street cred could there be in a roots-country record sung by three New York-born, Los Angeles-reared sisters and produced by a guy who grew up in Santa Monica? Plenty, when the sing... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What possible street cred could there be in a roots-country record sung by three New York-born, Los Angeles-reared sisters and produced by a guy who grew up surrounded by the surf and sand of Santa Monica? Plenty, as it turns out, when the singers ar... more info