2006-05-08
Rin’ are Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Class of 2003 graduate trio - Mana, Tomoca, and Chie - who dramatically collaborates traditional Japanese musical instruments (Koto, Jushichi-gen, Biwa, Sangen, and Shakuhachi) with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music & culture like never before. Their unit name comes from the English word ‘Ring' , the Japanese word ‘Wa’ (meaning ‘Ring’ and ‘Japanese-style‘), and their aspiration to create a ‘Ring’ (in other words, ‘Circle’) of music.ANDY PALACIO AND THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE
Watina
Various Artists
Congotronics 2 – Buzz ‘N’ Rumble From the Urb ‘N’ Jungle
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Songs Around the World
Charanga Cakewalk
Loteria de la Cumbia Lounge
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
John Brown’s Body
- Amplify
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