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A brief history of Japanese rockabilly: Not just for your grandparents
The Japanese music world is as fascinating as it is occasionally bizarre. While groups like AKB48 might dominate the radio waves, there are myriad talented bands and underground genres to be explored. And, like anywhere in the world, genres and bands in Japan flow in and out of favor with the tide. The history of visual kei should be proof enough of that. But when it come to the ebbs and flows of popularity, one genre stands out among the others: Rockabilly.
Though you may not associate the country-tinged rock genre with Japan, you definitely should. Even before the Internet was born, rock music was making its way overseas and dominating the charts–and Japan was no exception. If you’re looking for a new take on classic rock or just appreciate a good bit of weirdness with you coffee, you’ll definitely enjoy our trip through the history of Japanese rockabilly.
The Early Days
Before we can talk about rockabill
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A conversation with Kiki Hitomi, music and visual artist
Stories and fairy tales have not fallen out of trend. They are still very much present in contemporary music. My discussion with Kiki Hitomi, the Japan born musician and visual artist who fell in love with reggae and dub, is like a tsunami of sincerity and hope. She debuted in London with Dokkebi, an electronic fusion project that mixed dubstep with breakcore, reggae, experimental and noise. She then met and worked with Kevin Martin (The Bug) in the Future Lover’s Rock trio King Midas Sound, who released their debut Waiting For You on Kode9’s Hyperdub label. After just a year she shines on the Ninja Tune released Catch A Fire from The Bug’s Infected EP, scoring another underground anthem. Her elecronic-dub flavored trip continues with Black Chows Wonderland EP released on Jahtari in , partnering up once again with The Bug and the French singer Pupa
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Biography
Born
24 December
Born In
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Died
21 July (aged 79)
Masaaki Hirao 平尾昌晃平尾昌章 (Isamu Hirao, Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, 24 December - 21 July ) was a Japanese rock & roll composer and singer.
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