Still under-attended finale of this years International Festival brought Chicago funk outfit Basel and the Supernaturals. Basel, the chapeaud frontman is an American whose parents emigrated from Aleppo, Syria. He spoke of the genocide and war atrocities of his parents home country and the constant peril his extended family has to endure. The music was bass slapping poppy funk which is an incongruous juxtaposition to talk of genocide. Basel had a Jamiroquai complex with his attire and vocal style. I hope next years festival entry boasts a renaissance in talent and attendance as we emerge from lockdown.
