Wamono A to Z Vol. I: Japanese Funk & Rare Groove 1968-1980 (180g Vinyl LP)
$52.00
An essential primer for those with an interest in Japanese popular music culture and, specifically, the ‘Wamono’ sound – the cream of the Japanese funk, soul, rare groove and disco music developed throughout the decades since the end of the 60s in Japan. A exemplary selection by Japanese super diggers and Wamono specialists DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite and Chintam!
The collection’s got a specific ear for a groove – and often focuses on tracks that mix US styles of jazzy funk with specific Japanese styles of instrumentation – a wood flute here, a bit of koto there – all used in very cool, very groovy ways – and in a setting that’s still very appealing if you’re a fan of more familiar funky jazz from the 70s! Titles include “Incitation” by Monica Lassen & The Sounds, “Soran Bushi” by Toshiiko Yonekawa, “Touch Of Japanese Tone” by Takeo Yamashita, “Cloudy” by Chikara Ueda & The Power Station, “Downtown Blues” by Chumei Watanabe, “Sidewinder” by Akira Ishikawa & Count Buffalos, “Sniper’s Snooze” by Masahiko Sato and Jiro Inagaki, and “Hanagas Onda” by Kifu Mitsuhashi.
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