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Title:
The rough guide to avant-garde Japan [CD].
Publication Date:
2021
Publication Information:
London : World Music Network, [2021]

©2021
Physical Description:
1 audio disc (1:14:38) ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
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.
General Note:
Title from disc label.

Program notes by Paul Fisher on container.
Performers:
Various performers.
Contents:
Rouge / (Michiyo Yagi) (5:57) -- Syracuse blues / (Masanori Oishi) (3:48) -- Over the unfinished bridge / (Haco) (3:28) -- Kyogen qabbalah / (Cockroach Eater) (5:49) -- Daidai / (Ken Sugai) (4:11) -- Uiteruyo? / (Karin) (3:13) -- Suwarikome koko e / (Jittyaku Orchestra) (4:43) -- Sanosa / (Emiko Voice) (4:53) -- Nankuru nankuru / (Mutsumi Aragaki) (5:08) -- Akkan (Shibusashirazu) (6:41) -- Sukanpo no sakukoro, bengawan solo, kanpyo / (Shun Sakai & the Long Goodbye) (6:04) -- Noosphere / (A Mother Tongue Project) (4:30) -- fPB / (tsuMGuito) (11:02) -- Ensemble one / (Japanorama) (5:11).
Genre:
Language:
Japanese
Additional Language:
Sung in Japanese and English.
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