Folk & Metal, Two Genres That Taste Great Together Elina Shatkin - Los Angeles Magazine
go to original May 17, 2014

Rodrigo y Gabriela- "Hanuman" from 11:11 (Rodrigo y Gabriela)

They're two people with only four hands, but Rodrigo y Gabriela manage to sound like a band that's half-a-dozen members strong. The rapid-fire acoustic guitar duo from Mexico blends melodious folk harmonies with meaty metal riffs. The two genres don’t share a lot of sonic overlap, but when you hear Rodrigo y Gabriela's aggressive strumming or watch as the two guitar players circle each other almost like fighters, that won't seem as strange as it sounds. It's a blend of incredible technique and pure showmanship.

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