Robbie Basho — artist
Robbie Basho was an American guitarist and composer known for his pioneering work in the American primitive guitar genre. His music, characterized by intricate fingerpicking and a deep, meditative quality, was heavily influenced by Indian classical music, as well as Japanese and Persian musical traditions. Basho's use of open tunings and his incorporation of spiritual themes helped define his distinctive sound, setting him apart from contemporaries like John Fahey. His exploration of diverse global influences and unique approach to the steel-string acoustic guitar remain influential in the realm of folk and experimental music.