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Emanuel Casablanca is an outlaw-bluesman, a Brooklynite with a brave, modern style and a work ethic like none other. He doesn't just want to keep the blues alive; he wants it to thrive. "Every roots-music genre has evolved," said Casablanca. "It is not enough to just keep something alive; we should want it to thrive and to do so we have to think differently and get proactive about it."
With his sophomore LP Strung Out On Thrills, two feature films and a '24 Art Basel Miami show underway, Casablanca is an ideal example of an artist who possesses the ability, ingenuity, and the passion that drives him to succeed. He has worked with an array of A-list performers including bassist and producer Bill Laswell, drummer Daxx Nielsen, a prominent member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honorees Cheap Trick, vocalist Bernard Fowler, a touring member of the Rolling Stones, bassist Doug Wimbish of the Grammy-winning band Living Colour, guitar greats such as Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert and blues greats including Albert Castiglia, Kat Riggins, Grammy winner Jimmy Carpenter and many others.
To aid in delivery, Emanuel enlisted an exceptional cast of collaborators for Strung Out On Thrills. They include such notable colleagues as guitar greats Joanna Connor, Elliot Sharp and more.
As for his own intents, Emanuel states his case succinctly. "I feel a burning passion when it comes to making music, he declares. "I've felt that way as far back as I can remember. My ears are attuned to musical sounds and an absolute love of lyricism. What's more, I'm inspired by so many musicians, different genres, poets, and performers. However, the message I want to convey in my music is more about emotion than anything else. I don't overthink it. I just let the feelings take charge and wherever those sentiments lead, that's the place my playing needs to be.
Featured; 19\January/2024