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.LEON FOSTER THOMAS
Brand New Mischief
SENTI TOY
How Many Stories Do You Read On My Face?
Rokia Traore
Bowmboi
SERGIO MENDES
BOM TEMPO
YOUNG DUBLINERS
With All Due Respect: The Irish Sessions
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Radio Noise Vol. 1 & 2
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