Ikue Asazaki よいすら節 = Yoisura Bushi
2014 Vinyl 180 gr
Ambient
Deep House

Main image
Volkuta
art direction, design Ryuichi Kawajiri
mastered by Eitetsu Takamiya
photography by Kenichi Nagasaki
Special thanks: Takuya Mori / TV ASAHI / Tomoko Tsuchiya

VOLKUTA is the brand new label which introduces the traditional Japanese songs throughout Japan in the original version and remix. The memorial first release Yoisura Bushi is performed by the famous singer Ikue Asazaki from Amami Island the southern part of Japan. She continues her performance not only throughout Japan but also outside of Japan including Carnegie Hall, NY, Los Angeles, Cuba etc.. Another song Obokuri-Eeumi is known as the theme song of world famous animation Samrai Champloo. Yoisura Bushi is a traditional Amami Island song of prayers for the safety of sailors. Remix is done by Kuniyuki, who is a great artist famous around the world and highly regarded by talented DJs like Joe Claussell, Francois K, DJ Nature etc.. You can also read the stories behind the traditional songs in the jacket. 180g heavy weight vinyl DL card inside.



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