The Frenchman's music has been an inimitable lyrical and dance swirl of notes on strings for over 40 years. With his new album 'Azwan' Pierre Bensusan has once again surpassed himself." - Akustik Gitarre
If World Music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop music, then Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time. A pianist in his beginnings then self-taught on the guitar, the originality of his style makes him one of today’s greatest guitarists and composers for the instrument.
Also called “The Prince of DADGAD”, his story is far from trivial and it is on stage that this artist has earned his stripes: among others, the Rose d'Or of the Montreux Festival, and being elected Best Guitarist of World Music by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine! His triple album "Encore" won the Grand Prix of the Independent Music Awards in the category Best Live Album... Since his first performances in 1974 in France, the guitarist has sold half a million albums and given thousands of concerts around the globe, both solo and through numerous collaborations.
"Nevermind typical stress-relief techniques—Pierre Bensusan’s music is an underrated path to tranquility that soothes its listeners sonically. The French Algerian “Mozart of Guitar” laces folk with jazz in utterly unique, intricately rendered acoustic guitar compositions. Classical elements come into play with his music’s soothing melodies, while picking and plucking techniques layer the gentility with playful spunk that feels improvisational." - The Milwaukee Shepherd Express
