Various Artists RYukyu Rare Groove Revisited Okinawa Pops 1957-1978

● Japan import
● Label: Nipponophone
● Cat#: COJA-9544
● Pressed and printed in Japan
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*** VINYL ONLY RELEASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO DIGITAL VERSION COMING WITH THIS RELEASE ***

● A selection of rare and groovy songs featuring the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan's southern islands

● A must-have for Asian rare groove fans

This compilation is based on the 2003 release in Japan that created quite a buzz, "Ryukyu Rare Groove," and its 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.



Enjoy!



TRACKLIST:



(Side A)

1. 白浜ブルース／屋良ファミリーズ - Shirahama Blues / Yara Families

2. 軽便鉄道節／フォーシスターズ - Keiben Tetsudo Bushi / Four Sisters

3. ボサノバ・ジントーヨー／屋良ファミリーズ - Bossa Nova Jintoyo / Yara Families

4. ひやみかせ／沢村みつ子 - Hiyamikase / Mitsuko Sawamura

5. むる判からん／高安六郎 - Muru Wakaran / Rokuro Takayasu

6. うるま島／ホップトーンズ - Uruma Jima / Hoptones

7. ニイマの主／平良悌子 - Niima no Nushi / Teiko Taira



(Side B)

1. ゴーゴー・チンボーラー／屋良ファミリーズ - Go-Go Chinbohrah / Yara Families

2. 海やからー／屋良ファミリーズ - Umi Yakara / Yara Families

3. ハイサイおじさん／喜納昌吉と喜納チャンプルーズ - Haisai Ojisan / Shoukichi Kina & Kina Champloose

4. かてーむん／高安勝男 - Kateemun / Katsuo Takayasu

5. 沙汰ン成ラン呉屋主／照屋林助 - Satan Naran Goya Nushi / Rinsuke Teruya

6. 村はじし／高安勝男 - Mura Hajishi / Katsuo Takayasu

7. 琉球讃歌／海勢頭豊 - Ryukyu Anthem / Toyo Umiseitou