Okinawa is located on an strategic spot of ocean real estate, and has been occupied by numerous foreig powers throughout its history. This stormy military past has forged the island’s strong martial arts tradition, but a side effect of a multitude of traders and soldiers passing through is a multilayered cultural richness. This compilation collects a broad variety of styles, themes and artists, from the amazing traditional sanshin tune Koko Kuduchi to the joyous modern surf pop of The Surf Champlers. While the variety of material makes sure that there have to be a few songs for everyone they could have done without, overall this is a shining jewel and wonderful to explore.
3 Responses to “Rough Guide to Okinawan Music (1)”
Something to say?
I want this. May I?
Left by kei on June 1st, 2006
I’m not quite sure I understand the question, but sure, go ahead.
Left by Kai Schreiber on June 1st, 2006
I’m sure you understand. It seems me very greedy.
But I really want those. Could you share them with me? Please.
I beg you.
Chieko Iha & Four Sisters – Sh
Nenes – Umkaji
Misako Koja – Warabi Gami
Misako Ohshiro – Uranami Bushi
Yasukatsu Ohshima – Akai Ura
The Boom – Tida Akara, Nami Ki
Rinji Kadekaru – Jidai No Naga
Tetsuhiro Daiku – Koinaa Yunta
Akanars – Go-Go Chinbora
Left by kei on June 3rd, 2006