Minyo Crusaders w/ DJ Bongohead

The traditional folk songs of any country are often considered uncool — unless approached with a distinctive vision. Think Bob Dylan, Fairport Convention, or the Chieftains.“For Japanese people, min’yō is both the closest and most distant folk music,” says bandleader Katsumi Tanaka. “We may not feel it in our daily urban lives, yet its melodies, vocal styles, and rhythms are ingrained in our DNA.... Show more