Ry Cooder
Artist

Ry Cooder

Wins

7

Nominations

15

Category

American Roots Music Global Music Latin Pop Rock Children’s Country

65th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Traditional Blues Album - Winner

Get On Board. Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder

55th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Contemporary Folk Album - Nominee

Election Special. Ry Cooder

54th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Americana Album - Nominee

Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down. Ry Cooder

51st Annual Grammy Awards

Contemporary Folk Album - Nominee

I, Flathead. Ry Cooder

50th Annual Grammy Awards

Contemporary Folk Album - Nominee

My Name Is Buddy. Ry Cooder

48th Annual Grammy Awards

Contemporary Folk Album - Nominee

Chávez Ravine. Ry Cooder

46th Annual Grammy Awards

Pop Instrumental Performance - Nominee

Patricia. Ry Cooder, Manuel Galbán

46th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Tropical Latin Album - Winner

Buenos Hermanos. Ibrahim Ferrer

46th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Pop Instrumental Album - Winner

Mambo Sinuendo. Ry Cooder, Manuel Galbán

40th Annual Grammy Awards

Best Tropical Latin Album - Winner

Buena Vista Social Club. Ry Cooder

All Grammy Awards and Nominations:
Ry Cooder

Year Category Artists Title All Nominees
2023 Best Traditional Blues Album Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder Get On Board All Nominees
2013 Best Contemporary Folk Album Ry Cooder Election Special All Nominees
2012 Best Americana Album Ry Cooder Pull Up Some Dust And Sit Down All Nominees
2009 Contemporary Folk Album Ry Cooder I, Flathead All Nominees
2008 Contemporary Folk Album Ry Cooder My Name Is Buddy All Nominees
2006 Contemporary Folk Album Ry Cooder Chávez Ravine All Nominees
2004 Pop Instrumental Performance Ry Cooder, Manuel Galbán Patricia All Nominees
2004 Best Tropical Latin Album Ibrahim Ferrer Buenos Hermanos All Nominees
2004 Best Pop Instrumental Album Ry Cooder, Manuel Galbán Mambo Sinuendo All Nominees
1998 Best Tropical Latin Album Ry Cooder Buena Vista Social Club All Nominees
1995 Traditional World Music Album Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder Talking Timbuktu All Nominees
1994 Traditional World Music Album Ry Cooder, V.M. Bhatt A Meeting By The River All Nominees
1993 Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals Little Village Little Village (Album) All Nominees
1989 Best Album For Children Robin Williams, Ry Cooder Pecos Bill All Nominees
1989 Best Contemporary Blues Album Ry Cooder Low-Commotion (Track) All Nominees
1981 Country Instrumental Performance Ry Cooder The Long Riders (Album) All Nominees
Show More

The Grammys are more than just Awards

Advancement

Empowering music makers through their creative journeys
Learn More

Music Advocacy

Defending creators’ rights while shaping a future of responsible innovation
Get Involved

Ready to Reach Out? We’re Ready to Listen.

MusiCares helps music people find healing, hope, and stability in times of need.
Get Help Now