Haji Basim

With Ozara Ode' on "JJ on Atlanta"Break It Down Interview 7-25-08 ..Preformance at UTM"Poetic Chemistry" & "Kamouflage" ..Well let's see.... Music for me is an act of passion, and sharing it give me such pleasure. Growing up I wasn't allowed to listen to what in my house was refereed to as "Secular" music. So my exposure to music came to me later in life. Though when it came, I was put on to music from around the world, as well as music in the states that remained under the radar of clear channel radio. When I was 22 I and going through a phase of searching ( still am :), I had an encounter with an old man playing the Guitar (an instrument that I had never had a desire to play) who seemed to have such...fun playing. After that I was inspired and got a guitar the next day, and it's been love ever since. Presently I am influenced by (Progressive) hip-hop, Flamenco, Jazz, and Neo Soul (if that's what you want to call it). Yet I aspire to write songs that will convey the mutual passions of the joys and struggles that we all share walking along this life line. I WILL love your ears, and support of any kind is greatly appreciated. Go get your life! :-)