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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.

Tracklist:

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

UPC: 4549767345550
Label: Nipponophone
Release Date: 8.15.25
Format: Vinyl

Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover / Various - Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover / Various [LP]

SKU 387959

Regular price: $61.99

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.

Tracklist: