Ruben Ramos, known to many as “El Gato Negro,” was not born in Austin, but his work over the last seven decades has earned him a sculpture in the city among other greats like Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His work with Los Super Seven, a group featuring Freddy Fender, Joe Ely, Flaco Jimenez, and many others, earned Ramos a Grammy Award in 1999. He added another Grammy to his collection in 2009 with The Mexican Revolution.
His new album, Los Días de Calor, is produced by Austin mainstay Carrie Rodriguez, who is heavily featured on the album and performed alongside him last month in Studio 1A.
Musicians:
Ruben Ramos – vocals; Carrie Rodriguez – violin, vocals; Roscoe Beck – bass; John Convertin – drums; Luke Jacobs – guitar; David Jimenez – guitar
Credits: Producer: Deidre Gott; Production Assistant: Joel Aguillon Lafargue; Audio Engineers: Jake Perlman, KarolinePfeil, Iris Vackar, Audio Mix: Iris Vackar; Edit: Lorianne Willett; Cameras: Michael Minasi, Lorianne Willett, Ysa Mendoza
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