Walter Strauss |

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Walter's recordings include productions with a diverse cast of musicians and a solo album of songs featuring his unique guitar style and music from global instruments translated to the acoustic guitar. Visit to browse, listen, and purchase.

Bio

Walter Strauss digs deep grooves for his audiences - his singular guitar style layers on highly articulated melodies and harmonies, rhythms and counter-rhythms, giving the impression he is magically playing several instruments at once.

Record Production

Creative arrangements, collaborative spirit, great ears and studio skills... Walter can facilitate a unique bloom to your artistic vision.

Mali 2012

In February 2012, Walter will travel to Mali, West Africa to study with kora maestro Toumani Diabate, and to cross-pollinate with musicians in the capital Bamako as well as in villages and towns around the country.

Shows

Walter will be performing in Scotland late January then on to Mali in early spring. Visit the Shows page to learn about upcoming tour dates and venues.

"A many-layered, multi-textured, one-man folk festival."

Maverick Magazine

Lessons

In California, I teach in Marin and Sonoma Counties. I also offer lessons and workshops when I’m out on tour. Recently, I’ve taken the 21st century step of offering lessons via Skype as well, allowing me to work with players anywhere with a reasonable internet connection.

Mali 2012

In February, I will be traveling to Mali to delve deeper into West African music right in the heart of it. Grammy-winning kora player Toumani Diabate (famous in the west for his collaborations with Ali Farke Toure, Taj Mahal, Bjork) has invited me to study with him in Bamako, the capital.

Video

Videos of Walter performing solo and in collaboration with others. Song selections currently include Soutoukou (a song for the W. African kora), The Buffalo Song, Dokea (with Malian kamal’ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe), The Beast (with bassist Sam Bevan), Spring Song, Ishi, and Bruno’s Revenge (with Stevie Coyle).