Steffen Basho-Junghans is a German guitarist and composer whose work stretches across the realms of folk, avant-garde, and classical music, with a particular emphasis on the American Primitive Guitar style. Born in 1953 in Frankfurt Oder, East Germany, he emerged as a nuanced and emotive player with a deep reverence for the natural world and an innovative approach to the steel-string acoustic guitar. His intricate fingerpicking style and alternative tunings draw inspiration from the likes of Robbie Basho, to whom he pays homage with the middle name “Basho,” chosen to reflect both the aesthetic influence and the spiritual affinity with the late American guitarist.

Basho-Junghans has been continually refining his craft since the late 1970s, focusing on the resonant possibilities of the guitar and blending Eastern musical philosophies with Western traditions. This has resulted in a series of critically acclaimed albums that reflect a unique and contemplative musical journey. "The Dancer on the Hill" and "IS" showcase Steffen's mastery in creating immersive soundscapes that invoke meditative states, while "Late Summer Morning" and "In the Morning Twilight" offer a more poignant, reflective listening experience that resonates with the transient beauty of nature. His ambitious release "7Books" delves even deeper into the realm of six-string exploration, pushing the boundaries of conventional guitar playing. The albums "Waters In Azure" and "Inside" further cement Basho-Junghans' status as a visionary artist dedicated to the spiritual and transcendent qualities of his chosen instrument.