Various Artists - Ryukyu Rare Groove Revisited - Okinawa Pops 1957 - 1978 [Nipponophone]

Format: LP in printed sleeve with obi strip. Available on vinyl only.

● A selection of rare and groovy tunes showcasing the unique musical scale of Okinawa, Japan’s southern islands

● A must-have for fans of Asian rare groove

This compilation is based on the 2003 Japanese release that caused a huge stir, “Ryukyu Rare Groove”, and its 2006 follow-up, “Ryukyu Rare Groove 2”. This updated edition features carefully selected tracks from the original releases, along with new songs.

Includes 14 tropical groove tracks by notable artists such as the iconic Yara Families, Okinawan folk rock pioneer Shokichi Kina, and Mitsuko Sawamura, who went from Okinawa to starring in American musicals.