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Various Artists- Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited Okinawa Pops 1957-1978

Various Artists- Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited Okinawa Pops 1957-1978
Various Artists- Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited Okinawa Pops 1957-1978

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. This compilation is based on the 2003 release in Japan that created quite a buzz, "Ryukyu Rare Groove," and it's 2006 sequel, "Ryukyu Rare Groove 2." This updated edition features carefully selected tracks from the original releases, along with new songs. 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.

Track List

  1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
  2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
  3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
  4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
  5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
  6. Hop Tones - Uruma-Jima
  7. Teiko Taira - Niima No Shu
  8. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
  9. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
  10. Shoukichi Kina ; Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
  11. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
  12. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
  13. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
  14. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka

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Various Artists- Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited Okinawa Pops 1957-1978

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Release Date: 8.08.25

 
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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. This compilation is based on the 2003 release in Japan that created quite a buzz, "Ryukyu Rare Groove," and it's 2006 sequel, "Ryukyu Rare Groove 2." This updated edition features carefully selected tracks from the original releases, along with new songs. 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.

Track List

  1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues
  2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi
  3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo
  4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase
  5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran
  6. Hop Tones - Uruma-Jima
  7. Teiko Taira - Niima No Shu
  8. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah
  9. Yara Families - Umi Yakara
  10. Shoukichi Kina ; Champloose - Haisai Ojisan
  11. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun
  12. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu
  13. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi
  14. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka

Shop online 24/7 at Darkside Records.


Follow us on Instagram.

> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to ONE copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.