For Those About to Rock. The Story of Rodrigo y Gabriela (2014)

2014-03-151h 27m

The amazing and inspiring journey of Mexican guitarists ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela’ who at a very young age decided to do only what they loved the most: music.

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