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Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited - Okinawa Pops 1957-1978 (LP)

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A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. It includes 14 tropical groove tracks from notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, the pioneer of Okinawan folk rock Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who transitioned from Okinawa to American musical films.

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Cat. number: COJA-9544
Year: 2025
Tracklist
A1Shirahama Blues
A2"Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
A3Bossa Nova Jintoyo
A4Hiyamikase
A5Muruwakaran
A6Uruma-jima
A7Niima No Shu
B1Go Go Chimborah
B2Umi Yakara
B3Haisai Ojisan
B4Katemun
B5Satan Naran Guyashu
B6Mura Hajishi
B7Ryukyu Sanka

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