Steffen Basho-Junghans

2004 release ** "If you dig just a little deeper into experimental acoustic guitar music, the name Steffen Basho-Junghans should come up. A German-born guitarist and performer, Basho-Junghans stands out amongst others with his unique guitar style. Implementing elements of American folk with Indian raga for a unique sound, he has created a strong catalog that spans nearly 15 years. On 7Books, Basho-Junghans goes all out with a double-disc collection of extended tracks, in the range of ten to fifteen minutes per piece. Acting as the final release in a loose quartet of albums aiming to explore new sonic capabilities of the acoustic guitar, 7Books is not for the casual listener seeking something different, largely succeeding in its desire to stretch the boundaries of the instrument."