Cargo Records

Venus In Cancer

The package includes original album artwork as well as new appreciations from Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman; Basho college friend and fellow Takoma recording artist Max Ochs; German guitarist Steffen Basho-Junghans, and Pete Townshend of The Who.

With five albums on the Takoma label released in the 1960s, Maryland native Robbie Basho 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 players, incorporating Arabic, Himalayan and Indian themes; Japanese and Chinese scales, and classical and European folk Influences. Robbie Basho's legend continues to grow, his music having strongly influenced a new generation of guitarists including James Blackshaw, Jack Rose, and Ben Chasny among others.