| Genre: |
Acoustic, flamenco nuevo, instrumental rock |
| Label: |
Rubyworks, MapleMusic (Canada) |
| Origin: |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| Website: |
RodGab.com |
| Years_active: |
2000–present |
| Current_members: |
Rodrigo Sanchez
Gabriela Quintero |
Rodrigo y Gabriela (Rodrigo and Gabriela) are a Mexican acoustic guitar duo whose music is influenced by a number of genres including nuevo flamenco, rock, and heavy metal. The duo’s recordings consist largely of instrumental duets on the classical guitar. Currently residing in Mexico City, they began their career in Dublin, Ireland, during an eight-year stay. They have released five studio albums, three live albums and one EP. In 2011 they collaborated with Hans Zimmer on the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides soundtrack while also contributing to the soundtrack for the Shrek prequel Puss in Boots. They have toured internationally and in May 2010, performed at The White House for President Barack Obama.
