Various Artists

Release Date: 09/10/2021
Format: LP
Label: Music Rough Guides – RGNET1405LP, World Music Network
Release type: Vinyl LP Pressing

From boundary-pushing koto musicians to experimental jazz virtuosi, Japanese music has long embraced all things avant-garde. This Rough Guide highlights some of today’s key innovators whose individualism challenges the conformist perception of Japan.

1. Michiyo Yagi: Rouge 05:57
2. Masanori Oishi: Syracuse Blues 03:48
3. Haco: Over The Unfinished Bridge 03:28
4. Cockroach Eater: Kyogen Qabbalah 05:49
5. Ken Sugai: Daidai 04:11
6. Karin: Uiteruyo? 03:13
7. Jittyaku Orchestra: Suwarikome Koko e 04:43
8. Emiko Voice: Sanosa 04:53
9. Mutsumi Aragaki: Nankuru Nankuru 05:08
10. Shibusashirazu: Akkan 06:41
11. Shun Sakai & The Long Goodbye: Sukanpo no Sakukoro, Bengawan Solo, Kanpyo 06:04
12. A Mother Tongue Project: Noosphere 04:30
13. tsuMGuito: fPB 11:02
14. Japanorama: Ensemble One 05:11