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Robbie Basho - Venus in Cancer

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Robbie Basho released Venus in Cancer in 1969 on the Blue  Thumb label. After five albums for the Takoma label in the 60's,  Basho had cemented his reputation alongside John Fahey and  Leo Kottke as one of the most brilliant guitarists of his generation. His wide range of musical influences from around the  globe set him apart from other blues-based players, incorporating Arabic, Himalayan and Indian themes; Japanese and  Chinese scales, and classical and European folk music. All are  on magnificent display on this sprawling, spiritually-charged  album. 

Released on CD for the very first time, the album has been  remastered from the original tapes. The package includes original album artwork and new appreciations from Windham Hill  label founder Will Ackerman, Basho college friend and fellow  Takoma recording artist Max Ochs, German guitarist Steffen  Basho-Junghans, and Pete Townshend of The Who. 

Twenty years since his death in 1986, Basho's legend continues to  grow, having strongly influenced a new generation of guitarists  including Jack Rose, Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance)  and James Blackshaw, among many others. 

The first ever live recording by Robbie Basho, a version of  "Kowaka D'Amour" from Venus in Cancer, can be found on  Tompkins Square's recent compilation, Imaginational Anthem,  Vol. 2 .

"Essential" – All Music Guide