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First Listen: Rodrigo y Gabriela, 'Mettavolution'

Rodrigo y Gabriela's career offers insight into how creative you can be with just two guitars. Mettavolution closes with a mesmerizing version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes."
Rodrigo y Gabriela's <em>Mettavolution</em> comes out April 26.

has a hard act to follow every time they release an album: themselves. They have explored the music of their influences on featuring songs dedicated to and , among others. was recorded in Havana with a slew of talented Cuban musicians. was a return to flamenco roots. Their career offers insight into how creative you can be with just two guitars and a bunch of talented friends.

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