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Cooder Collaboration Mixes Cuban Guitar, Doo-Wop Influences

Legendary guitarist and music producer Ry Cooder returns to Cuba to record with Cuban guitarist Manuel Galban. Their new CD Mambo Sinuendo creates a unique fusion of two cultures and two generations. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Cooder.

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