Cameroonian singer and guitarist Blick Bassy brings material from his latest album ‘Akö’ to the UK for a week. Released on french label No Format, ‘Akö’ is inspired by American Blues artist Skip James and features Blick singing in Bassa (one of Cameroon’s 260 native languages). Blick brings his live set to venues around the UK, performing with Johan Blanc on trombone and Clément Petit on cello, alongside his own distinctive falsetto, guitar and banjo. The headline tour kicks off with a special performance as part of The London Folk and Roots Festival at London’s Union Chapel on 17th November (tickets here)
Watch a new live version of Ndjè Yèm’ for a taste of what to expect:
See below for tour dates and ticket info:
Fri 17 November LONDON Union Chapel
Sat 18 November LEEDS Headrow House
Sun 19 November GALLOWAY Catstrand
Mon 20 November GLASGOW The Hug & Pint
Tues 21 November NORWICH Norwich Arts Centre
Fri 24 November BRISTOL Bristol Playhouse
Sat 25 November LIVERPOOL Philharmonic