Bakithi Khumalo - Mini Style File

Hestan · #1 04-05-2010, 05:45 AM

Hi guys,

Here's the second in my mini style file series I'm doing - Bakithi Khumalo with Paul Simon. It's a bit of a boot strap affair - did this on the road away from my studio (bass in left channel only etc... ), but hope you enjoy. Also, can anyone let me know if they have trouble viewing this video - there might be a issue with WMG over the audio copyright on YouTube.

http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=139

Again, any more requests let me know.

Happy Grooving,

Johnny Copland

damon106 · #2 04-05-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hestan

Hi guys,

Here's the second in my mini style file series I'm doing - Bakithi Khumalo with Paul Simon. It's a bit of a boot strap affair - did this on the road away from my studio (bass in left channel only etc... ), but hope you enjoy. Also, can anyone let me know if they have trouble viewing this video - there might be a issue with WMG over the audio copyright on YouTube.

http://www.johnnycopland.com/?p=139

Again, any more requests let me know.

Happy Grooving,

Johnny Copland

Nice ! this was unexpected, didn't think anyone was hip to this cat Bakithi... really nice work he does with Paul.

Great Job JC !

**colcifer** · #3 04-11-2010, 04:56 PM

Love his playing. I've tried to raise awareness of him around here but no luck...

killersdude · #4 04-12-2010, 07:55 AM

There's a great compilation of articles on him in the bass player publication The Fretless Bass. I would recommend that everyone check this out.

damon106 · #5 04-12-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by killersdude

There's a great compilation of articles on him in the bass player publication The Fretless Bass. I would recommend that everyone check this out.

was that a hyperlink you posted ? It is not working for me, would like to check out those articles....

abstractart06 · #6 04-12-2010, 09:27 AM

I saw Bakithi llive with the Paul Simon Graceland tour at Madison Square Garden. It was truly one of the most exiting live performances I have seen. Bakithi is absolutely brilliant on fretless bass. No one else makes it sing like him.

bass12 · #7 04-12-2010, 09:36 AM

Cool - well done. I had no problems viewing the video. It's too bad that so few of the many fantastic bassists from Africa seem to get any recognition in the greater bass-playing community. Another South African bassist that many people have heard but haven't necessarily "checked out" is Solly Letwaba (who played with Johnny Clegg in the late 80s). Very underrated, in my opinion.

killersdude · #8 04-12-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by damon106

was that a hyperlink you posted ? It is not working for me, would like to check out those articles....

No, it's a book. Check it out on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Player-Pr...1094035&sr=8-1

GLEN18INCHSPICA · #9 04-12-2010, 11:52 AM

I've met Bakithi a few times, he used to stop by at my old guitar players shop in Port Jefferson Station N.Y. where we rehearsed in the back room. He also used to give lessons there as well and most people had no idea who he was at first including my friend who owned the store. He's a nice guy, very down to earth.

Jared Lash · #10 04-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Fantastic. Thanks for this.

The Pino and Paul Turner Mini Style files were awesome too.

undeadbass · #11 04-12-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GLEN18INCHSPICA

I've met Bakithi a few times, he used to stop by at my old guitar players shop in Port Jefferson Station N.Y. where we rehearsed in the back room. He also used to give lessons there as well and most people had no idea who he was at first including my friend who owned the store. He's a nice guy, very down to earth.

Guitar Shack? I used to love that little place!

BK is a close family friend. He spends more time at my parents' house than I do! I mean, it helps that my stepdad is mastering his new album, but still.