true06/01/2026Reviving Robbie Basho: A UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved BetterA summer class at UBalt will examine the life of Robbie Basho, a Baltimore-born and raised musician who had a strong influence on the guitar style known as American Primitive. Despite his reputation, Basho is virtually unknown in his hometown.UBalt NewsAuthor Howard FishmanThe New York-based author Howard Fishman is leading a summer course at UBalt on the acclaimed musician Robbie Basho, who was born and raised in Baltimore. Photo by Dave Doobinin.AcademicsCommunity EngagementMain NewsYale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences