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Various Artists - Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 LP (Pre-Order)
Various Artists - Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 LP (Pre-Order)
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SKU: COJA-9545

Various Artists - Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 LP (Pre-Order)

Nipponophone / J-Digs
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A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim.

  • A selection of Jazz/Funk arrangements of folk melodies from Okinawa, Japan's southern islands
  • A must-have for Asian rare groove fans
  • Pressed on black vinyl
  • With Obi

Track List: 

  • Kifu Mitsuhashi - Asadoya Yunta
  • Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame
  • Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Tanchame-bushi
  • Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Hatoma-bushi
  • Minoru Murayama - Asadoya Yunta
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Sora
  • Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu no Matsuri 1
  • Kifu Mitsuhashi - Tanchame