Basset (CAN)
Toronto-based folk duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart, with deeply human lyrics and stunning duo harmonies reminiscent of the early folk revival. Yasmine Shelton has one of those instantly recognizable voices that can dive and soar all in a single phrase, while Sam Clark brings nuanced and tasteful support on guitar and other acoustic instruments.
Their sweeping debut album ‘In the Clay’ was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award for vocal group of the year, and received radio play and reviews on CBC, NPR, No Depression, and Americana UK.
Basset tours regularly across Canada, the UK, and Europe with a live show that is both sincere and disarmingly funny. They have performed at the Winnipeg Folk Festival and Mariposa Folk Festival (Canada) and Celtic Connections (Scotland). Their EP ‘Human Nature’ was released in fall 2025, featuring recent singles ‘Oh California’ and ‘Sail On’.
“If you’re a lover of great close harmonies, like Simon and Garfunkel, or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, I think you’re going to love this”. Tom Power – CBC