Name: 1958
Brand: Blick Bassy

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NOFO7035.1

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-06-21

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Sales:8.875

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3700187669966

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NOFO7035.2

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3700187670351

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

Artist

Blick Bassy

Genre US

African

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Blick Bassy is a talented musician and songwriter known for his unique blend of African folk music with elements of blues and jazz. Hailing from Cameroon, *Blick* draws inspiration from his roots to create soulful melodies that resonate with audiences around the world.
With a voice that is both haunting and soothing, *Blick* captivates listeners with his heartfelt lyrics and emotive performances. His music explores themes of love, identity, and social justice, offering a powerful commentary on the human experience.
Influenced by artists such as Victor Démé, Rajery, and Rokia Traoré, *Blick* has carved out a distinct sound that sets him apart in the music industry. His rich vocals are accompanied by acoustic guitar melodies and traditional African instruments, creating a captivating sonic landscape.

Imagine an African artist with the tenderly subversive touch of Bon Iver, the haunting falsetto of Skip James, the razor-like mind of Akala, and the inventiveness of Moses Sumney. You've just imagined Blick Bassy. Following his acclaimed album « Akö », Bassy delivers 1958, a tribute to the heroes who fought for the independence of his native Cameroun. Its focus is specific, but its themes - the need for heroes, the relevance of history and the search for true identity - are universal. And the music works like a balm of seductive tenderness and sorrow. With its back-to-the-future blend of voices and assorted guitars, cello, trumpet, keyboards and trombone, 1958 keeps faith with Bassy's unique style in contemporary African music, fed by his love for the soul of singers like Skip James or Marvin Gaye as much as for the traditional music of Africa. An album to thaw the heart and sharpen the mind.

1958

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