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Robbie Basho

Robbie Basho (August 31, 1940 – February 28, 1986) was an American composer, guitarist and pianist, and a proponent of the acoustic steel string guitar in America.

Biography

Basho was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was orphaned as an infant. Adopted by the Robinson family, Daniel Robinson, Jr. attended Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and went on to study at University of Maryland College Park. Although he played the euphonium in the high school band and sang in middle school and high school ensembles, his interest in acoustic guitar grew during his college years, as a direct result of his friendships with fellow students John Fahey, Ed Denson, and Max Ochs. In 1959, Basho purchased his first guitar and immersed himself in Asian art and culture. It was around this time that he changed his name to Basho, in honor of the Japanese Poet, Matsuo Basho.

Basho's vision was to see the steel string as a concert instrument and to create a raga system for America. During a radio interview in 1974, promoting his album Zarthus, Basho discussed his music in detail. He described how he had gone through a number of "periods" related to philosophy and music, including Japanese, Hindu, Iranian and Native American. Zarthus represented the culmination of his "Persian period". Basho asserted his wish, along with John Fahey and Leo Kottke, to raise the steel-string guitar to the level of a concert instrument. He acknowledged that the nylon-string guitar was suitable for "love songs", but its steel counterpart could communicate "fire".

Podcasts:

Robbie Basho

ALBUMS

Born: 1940-08-31

Died: 1986-02-28

  • A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)

    Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal) · Robbie Basho Bashovia ℗ 1970 Takoma Records, Inc. Released on: 2001-01-01 Composer Lyricist: Robbie Basho Auto-generated by YouTube.

    published: 26 Jul 2018
  • Robbie Basho - A North American Raga (The Plumstar) [320kbps, best pressing]

    Song of the Stallion (1971) Deep into the night near Dark Mountain there is a white teepee pitched against a purple sky, In it the Princess of the Silver Waters sings to her lover. I walk up there, midst the odor of plums and the sprinkling of stars And greet her, and we join hands, And together we go riding up there up the Dark Mountain to meet her father; Her Father who is truly Chief Her Father who is truly light, His golden face glowing His white feathers flowing ´And Father we would be married here atop ´the Mountain. ´And Father hear us sing: ´Ya he`, Ya he`, Ya he

    published: 11 Aug 2017
  • North American Raga (Robbie Basho)

    Improvisation around ideas from Basho's 'North American Raga'

    published: 17 Jul 2015
  • Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga (Album Version)

    From 1978 album "Visions of The Country". Stunning

    published: 26 Mar 2011
  • Robbie Basho - California Raga (1971)

    The second track on the B-side of Song of the Stallion, Basho's seventh album. Narrative: There is a legend in the land of California of a Queen who rides by night and taunts the watchers of the heart to follow; and this I've heard and of the few who've seen her, fewer yet have followed. They say she comes at midnight And picks her lovers carefully, So very carefully, without a sound; This lady of the night, La Senora Del Noche -- Dios, She rides a white-spotted stallion And wears a suit of red Spanish wine And fills a blouse of white Spanish lace A black cordovan hat with dancing fringes adorns her face, Her face smooth as almonds Her raven locks, curling at the temples And her eyelids, how they quiver with dignity And her eyes Oh! Her eyes, like sabers, sabers cutting th...

    published: 29 Mar 2014
  • Robbie Basho - Song of the Stallion (1971) Full Album

    One of Robbie's finest works. Ripped from a vinyl copy. It was never released on CD. Track list: 00:00 Song of the Stallion 05:11 A North American Raga 16:48 The Lady She Is Waiting 22:01 Roses and Snow 29:57 California Raga 39:29 The Hajj 44:50 Khatum Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This album was never released digitally and copies are hard to come by - unless the copyright holder wants to remedy that, I believe sharing this here falls under fair use.

    published: 03 Nov 2020
  • North American Raga

    Anna Hansford's work My movement

    published: 28 Feb 2019
  • Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]

    01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:26 04 Pavan Hindustan. - 00:31:34 05 Babs. - 00:37:45

    published: 29 Oct 2016
  • Robbie Basho - The Falconer's Arm

    Stunning opener to one of Basho's great albums! Don't miss!!

    published: 11 Feb 2010
  • Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga Live at Sinclair Auditorium

    published: 07 Mar 2017
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A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)
11:27

A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 11:27
  • Uploaded Date: 26 Jul 2018
  • views: 35836
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal) · Robbie Basho Bashovia ℗ 1970 Takoma Records, Inc. Released on: 2001-01-01 Composer Lyricist: Robbie Basho Auto-generated by YouTube.
https://wn.com/A_North_American_Raga_(The_Plumstar)_(Vocal)
Robbie Basho - A North American Raga (The Plumstar) [320kbps, best pressing]
11:40

Robbie Basho - A North American Raga (The Plumstar) [320kbps, best pressing]

  • Order:
  • Duration: 11:40
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Aug 2017
  • views: 1504
Song of the Stallion (1971) Deep into the night near Dark Mountain there is a white teepee pitched against a purple sky, In it the Princess of the Silver Waters sings to her lover. I walk up there, midst the odor of plums and the sprinkling of stars And greet her, and we join hands, And together we go riding up there up the Dark Mountain to meet her father; Her Father who is truly Chief Her Father who is truly light, His golden face glowing His white feathers flowing ´And Father we would be married here atop ´the Mountain. ´And Father hear us sing: ´Ya he`, Ya he`, Ya he
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_A_North_American_Raga_(The_Plumstar)_320Kbps,_Best_Pressing
North American Raga (Robbie Basho)
4:40

North American Raga (Robbie Basho)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 4:40
  • Uploaded Date: 17 Jul 2015
  • views: 6634
Improvisation around ideas from Basho's 'North American Raga'
https://wn.com/North_American_Raga_(Robbie_Basho)
Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga (Album Version)
7:37

Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga (Album Version)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 7:37
  • Uploaded Date: 26 Mar 2011
  • views: 109653
From 1978 album "Visions of The Country". Stunning
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Rocky_Mountain_Raga_(Album_Version)
Robbie Basho - California Raga (1971)
9:12

Robbie Basho - California Raga (1971)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 9:12
  • Uploaded Date: 29 Mar 2014
  • views: 42891
The second track on the B-side of Song of the Stallion, Basho's seventh album. Narrative: There is a legend in the land of California of a Queen who rides by night and taunts the watchers of the heart to follow; and this I've heard and of the few who've seen her, fewer yet have followed. They say she comes at midnight And picks her lovers carefully, So very carefully, without a sound; This lady of the night, La Senora Del Noche -- Dios, She rides a white-spotted stallion And wears a suit of red Spanish wine And fills a blouse of white Spanish lace A black cordovan hat with dancing fringes adorns her face, Her face smooth as almonds Her raven locks, curling at the temples And her eyelids, how they quiver with dignity And her eyes Oh! Her eyes, like sabers, sabers cutting the night away And always she rides, looking back over her shoulders Her shoulders, so haughty, so high born As if to say, Catch me if you can, Oh man, oh man, And if you follow, the sky will swallow And I will leave you my love, In the willows by the Mountain The big Blue Mountain with the White-silver cone And you will wait And you will wait Till it will open For Basho inspired folk check out http://wildrootstuff.bandcamp.com/ Thanks for the support!
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_California_Raga_(1971)
Robbie Basho - Song of the Stallion (1971) Full Album
46:59

Robbie Basho - Song of the Stallion (1971) Full Album

  • Order:
  • Duration: 46:59
  • Uploaded Date: 03 Nov 2020
  • views: 14862
One of Robbie's finest works. Ripped from a vinyl copy. It was never released on CD. Track list: 00:00 Song of the Stallion 05:11 A North American Raga 16:48 The Lady She Is Waiting 22:01 Roses and Snow 29:57 California Raga 39:29 The Hajj 44:50 Khatum Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This album was never released digitally and copies are hard to come by - unless the copyright holder wants to remedy that, I believe sharing this here falls under fair use.
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Song_Of_The_Stallion_(1971)_Full_Album
North American Raga
3:24

North American Raga

  • Order:
  • Duration: 3:24
  • Uploaded Date: 28 Feb 2019
  • views: 52
Anna Hansford's work My movement
https://wn.com/North_American_Raga
Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]
37:46

Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]

  • Order:
  • Duration: 37:46
  • Uploaded Date: 29 Oct 2016
  • views: 58412
01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:26 04 Pavan Hindustan. - 00:31:34 05 Babs. - 00:37:45
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Falconer's_Arm_Full_Album
Robbie Basho - The Falconer's Arm
9:52

Robbie Basho - The Falconer's Arm

  • Order:
  • Duration: 9:52
  • Uploaded Date: 11 Feb 2010
  • views: 57684
Stunning opener to one of Basho's great albums! Don't miss!!
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_The_Falconer's_Arm
Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga Live at Sinclair Auditorium
8:12

Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga Live at Sinclair Auditorium

  • Order:
  • Duration: 8:12
  • Uploaded Date: 07 Mar 2017
  • views: 1234
https://wn.com/Robbie_Basho_Rocky_Mountain_Raga_Live_At_Sinclair_Auditorium
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A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal) · Robbie Basho Bashovia ℗ 1970 Takoma Records, Inc. Released on: 2001-01-01 Composer Lyricist: Robbie Basho Auto-generated by YouTube.
11:27
A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A North American Raga (The Plumstar) (Vocal)...
published: 26 Jul 2018
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11:40
Robbie Basho - A North American Raga (The Plumstar) [320kbps, best pressing]
Song of the Stallion (1971) Deep into the night near Dark Mountain there is a white teepe...
published: 11 Aug 2017
Play in Full Screen
4:40
North American Raga (Robbie Basho)
Improvisation around ideas from Basho's 'North American Raga'
published: 17 Jul 2015
Play in Full Screen
7:37
Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga (Album Version)
From 1978 album "Visions of The Country". Stunning
published: 26 Mar 2011
Play in Full Screen
9:12
Robbie Basho - California Raga (1971)
The second track on the B-side of Song of the Stallion, Basho's seventh album. Narrative...
published: 29 Mar 2014
Play in Full Screen
46:59
Robbie Basho - Song of the Stallion (1971) Full Album
One of Robbie's finest works. Ripped from a vinyl copy. It was never released on CD. Tr...
published: 03 Nov 2020
Play in Full Screen
3:24
North American Raga
Anna Hansford's work My movement
published: 28 Feb 2019
Play in Full Screen
37:46
Robbie Basho - Falconer's Arm [FULL ALBUM]
01 The Falconer's Arm. - 00:00:00 02 Tassajara. - 00:09:44 03 Lost Lagoon Suite. - 00:19:2...
published: 29 Oct 2016
Play in Full Screen
9:52
Robbie Basho - The Falconer's Arm
Stunning opener to one of Basho's great albums! Don't miss!!
published: 11 Feb 2010
Play in Full Screen
8:12
Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga Live at Sinclair Auditorium
published: 07 Mar 2017
Play in Full Screen

Robbie Basho

Robbie Basho (August 31, 1940 – February 28, 1986) was an American composer, guitarist and pianist, and a proponent of the acoustic steel string guitar in America.

Biography

Basho was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was orphaned as an infant. Adopted by the Robinson family, Daniel Robinson, Jr. attended Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and went on to study at University of Maryland College Park. Although he played the euphonium in the high school band and sang in middle school and high school ensembles, his interest in acoustic guitar grew during his college years, as a direct result of his friendships with fellow students John Fahey, Ed Denson, and Max Ochs. In 1959, Basho purchased his first guitar and immersed himself in Asian art and culture. It was around this time that he changed his name to Basho, in honor of the Japanese Poet, Matsuo Basho.

Basho's vision was to see the steel string as a concert instrument and to create a raga system for America. During a radio interview in 1974, promoting his album Zarthus, Basho discussed his music in detail. He described how he had gone through a number of "periods" related to philosophy and music, including Japanese, Hindu, Iranian and Native American. Zarthus represented the culmination of his "Persian period". Basho asserted his wish, along with John Fahey and Leo Kottke, to raise the steel-string guitar to the level of a concert instrument. He acknowledged that the nylon-string guitar was suitable for "love songs", but its steel counterpart could communicate "fire".

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