Japanese contemporary

New Arrivals

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    Dj Hanawaya
     
    Flower (s)
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    Viva the duo
     
    Kikuchiyo to Moshimasu
    A Japanese composition of music about a young girl that disappears in a Japanese Night club "leaving her scent in the air"
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    Miho Wada & CHIQ
     
    The Traveller
    Beautiful traditional Japanese melodies combined with contemporary New Zealand sounds creating a cutting edge style new brand of sounds to the World Music scene.
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    Todd Norcross
     
    Taiken 2
    Great instrumental music for Dance, Martial Arts, Yoga, Exercise or Meditation!
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    Ii Kanji
     
    Maji Magic
    II Kanji is an explosion of sound that will rock your world. Mad lyricism, Intricate orchestral orchestrations, hard hitting beats, and melt your face off solos. II Kanji is an aural delicacy for the connoisseur of music.
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    Merzbow
     
    Hiranya - LP
    Merzbow sounds better on vinyl. Dynamic new music from Japan's premiere experimental artist.
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    Chibi
     
    Japanese Guitar Girl
    Kawaii and powerful jpop singer songwriter. just really acoustic style.
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    TAIKOPROJECT
     
    Rhythmic Relations 2008
    Taiko Drumming: Traditional and Contemporary Expressions of a Powerful Artform
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    Various Artists
     
    Ohayo-mie（おはよう三重）
    Monopolys Presents "OHAYO-MIE"
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    Spooky Electric
     
    Stratos Mk.1
    Psychedelic funky rock album from Japan. This CD is the special paper sleeve. Recommended if you like Prince, David Bowie, and other 80's.
    World: Japanese contemporary
     
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    Top Albums

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    On Ensemble
    NEIRO DVD
    Full length DVD of On Ensemble's ground-breaking taiko (Japanese drum) music.
    "On Ensemble is an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums." -Modern Drummer "Using traditional taiko (Japanese drum) music as a spring-board for their contemporary world fusion mix, On Ensemble beautifuly combines folk, jazz and rock into a tightly-woven fabric..." -CDBaby.com "On Ensemble propel the art form into mesmerizing territory with a swirling amalgamation of flutes, koto (Japanese zither), turntables, and Tuvan throat singing astride propulsive poly-rhythmic drum patterns." -Transform Online NEIRO, On Ensemble's first DVD, features performances from the group's 2005 home concert series. With musical experience ranging from centuries-old Kabuki music, to jazz, rock and electronica, the On Ensemble has crafted a repertoire of ground-breaking music and has earned a reputation as one of North America's most innovative taiko (Japanese drum) groups. Tuvan throat singing, koto, electric guitar, turntable, western drum kit, voice, Japanese dance, bamboo flutes, percussion and taiko come together in a unique world fusion mix that "bends and refreshes the imagination."
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    Duo En
    Moonviewing
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    East Meets West
    Deep Psychology's Resonances
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    Aiko Shimada and Elizabeth Falconer
    Oyasumi - Goodnight
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    Dragonfly: Aiko Shimada, Elizabeth Falconer, Mako
    Island Dreams - songs and lullabies carried on the wind
    World: Japanese contemporary
     

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      Top Songs

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      1.
      Sonhos De Som
      One More Language
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      2.
      Sanya
      Adrian Freedman
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      3.
      Oborozuki yo (Moonlit Night)
      Aiko Shimada and Elizabeth Falconer
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      4.
      Aiko's Lullaby
      Aiko Shimada and Elizabeth Falconer
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      5.
      Lost Lake Reflections
      Duo En
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      6.
      Rain Drop
      Soul Of Japan
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      7.
      Arising
      Soul Of Japan
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      8.
      Illusion
      Soul Of Japan
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      9.
      Unsophisticated Heart
      Soul Of Japan
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