Name: Live in Forli, Italy 1982
Brand: Robbie Basho

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ESPDISK 5024CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-26

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Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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825481502429

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Robbie Basho

Genre US

Folk

Label US

ESP Disk

Robbie Basho, born on August 31, 1940 and passed away on February 28, 1986, was a highly influential American guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his unique style of fingerpicking guitar and his profound influence on the American folk music scene.
Basho's music is often described as a blend of folk, blues, and world music influences. His intricate guitar playing combined with his soulful vocals created a mesmerizing sound that captivated audiences worldwide. His compositions showcased a deep understanding of various musical traditions and demonstrated his ability to push the boundaries of what could be achieved with an acoustic guitar.
Considered one of the pioneers of American primitive guitar, Basho's work has inspired countless musicians in the genre. Artists such as *Jack Rose*, *John Fahey*, and *Sandy Bull* have all cited him as a major influence on their own musical journeys. With a discography spanning over two decades, Basho left behind a rich legacy that continues to resonate with listeners today.

Robbie Basho (1940-86), who died young after a stroke, never got his due in the culture at large, but steel-string guitar enthusiasts have known for decades that he was one of the greats of "American Primitivism". Technically adept and compositionally imaginative, fusing the music of many cultures into a mesmerizing solo style, he has been an inspiration for many; his music has generated a surge of interest in recent years. This 1982 concert was part of a four-show Italian tour. It took place at the 18th-century Palazzo Gaddi that housed the local music high school and was mostly used for classical concerts, in an intimate space co-organizer Mario Calvitti (whose memories of the events surrounding this concert make up the bulk of the liner notes) says Basho called it "one lovely little room where I could play all night." Only previously released incompletely as a download, this show can now be heard in its full glory. This release is in cooperation with the Official Robbie Basho Archives. No. 2 in the RB-Archives-Live series. Produced by Buck Curran; Co-released with Obsolete Recordings.

"American musician Robbie Basho (1940-1986) is without doubt one of the greatest pioneers of world guitar music. To this day, his songs and compositions for the acoustic guitar remain wholly unique, contemporary, and otherworldy. Though largely unknown in Italy when he toured there in 1982 (in the company of Italian acoustic guitarist Maurizio Angeletti), the small to medium size audiences who attended his performances were overwhelmingly sympathetic to his musical vision and deeply entranced in the glow of his musical presence. From what is documented on this recording from Forlì, we are given witness to Basho's idiosyncratic spirit and musical artistry. Wielding only a six and twelve-string guitar and his powerful voice, we hear rapturous fingerpicking and singing. As the concert evolves, Basho's spirit rises high above terra firma as he transforms into a wild mythical winged stallion, riding waves of colour and sound ... charging across plains of cosmic light towards the outer regions of space and time." --Buck Curran, September 11, 2017, Bergamo, Italy

Live in Forli, Italy 1982

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