Wapassou
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: France
- Born: 1971 in Strasbourg, Alsace, France
- Died: 1986
- Active: 1971 - 1986
Biography
Strasbourg progressive trio of keyboardist Freddy Brua, guitarist and singer Karin Nickerl and violinist Jacques Lichti, active from around 1971 to 1986. Playing without bass or drums, Wapassou built long classical suites on keyboards, guitar and violin, above all the forty-minute 'Messe en ré mineur' (1976), 'Salammbô' (1977) and 'Ludwig, un roi pour l'éternité' (1979). Their records were later reissued by #Musea#, bringing the trio a lasting cult reputation among collectors of European progressive music worldwide today.
Genres
Wapassou Discography
- Wapassou (1974) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Messe en ré mineur (1976) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Salammbô (1978) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Ludwig, un Roi pour l'Eternité (1979) - Album - rated 3.43/5
Members
- Freddy Brua - keyboards (1971–1986)
- Karin Nickerl - guitar, vocals (1971–1986)
- Jacques Lichti - violin (1971–1986)