Blues Lounge mit Mama Basuto

In the organizer's words:

The roots of the band go back to 1968. A collective of freedom-loving musicians from the Leipzig scene gathered around guitarist and singer Micha "Codse" Malditz. The blues of both black and white legends of the time naturally did not stop at the borders of the former GDR and Muddy Waters, John Mayall, Willie Dixon, Alexis Corner and Van Morrison became a source of inspiration and repertoire for the young men from the trade fair city. The band quickly developed into an insider tip and concerts - such as those in the Centralhalle Gaschwitz - became legendary happenings. The line-up in which the band appeared at the event often remained a secret, as surprise changes were made shortly before departure. It is also said to have happened that a fun session with a well-hung Bohemian brass band took place late at night - one of Codse's dream combinations! Mama Basuto has been on the road up and down the country since 1970 and, with the exception of a few productions in the 90s, has simply forgotten to immortalize itself on records. A highlight of the band's history is certainly a joint engagement with "Champoin Jack" Dupree in West Berlin in the 80s, where some of the members gradually left. Reformed in Leipzig in the 90s, supporting old master B.B. King became a formative event for Mama Basuto.

Price information:

Cultural contribution 10€