BBC - Radio 3 - World - Guide to World Music: Japan


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		Soran Bushi by Takio Ito album: Ondo VAP (Japan) Min'yo (folk) singer in full flow on rocking version of traditional tune.

		Kane Ren Ren by Oki album: No One's Land Chikar Studio (Japan) Ainu (native Japanese) musician updates ancient music with help of female singer.

		Hannyashingyo by Tendaisyomyo, Tatsuya Koumazaki & Pangaea album: Onko Chishin PMF (Japan) Buddhist chants unusually combined with gagaku (court music), guitar and percussion.

		Yui Maru Bushi by Tadamaru Sakuragawa album: Ullambana Wave (Japan) Radical new workout of summer festival music from western Japan.

		Kiyoshi no Zundoko Bushi by Kiyoshi Hikawa album: Kiyoshi no Zundoko Bushi Colombia, Japan Bright treatment of sentimental enka style by young singer on hit single.