Cisco Herzhaft, born in July 1947 in Le Bouscat, France, is a guitarist and singer known for his slide guitar technique and fingerpicking style. Inspired by American folk and blues music from an early age, Herzhaft began his musical journey in the 1960s, performing in small venues across France. He released the album Cisco's Cooking in 2007, followed by Ghost Cities (2009). Herzhaft's career was marked by collaborations with notable figures such as Alan Stivell and Glen Mor, and he performed alongside iconic blues artists like John Lee Hooker and Big Joe Turner.