RELEASE
Various - Minyo Groove 1963-1979 - Japan Meets Latin, Rock, Rare Groove & Funky Vibes
LABEL: 180g
For all fans of the Wamono series! All tracks selected by DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite. Includes the first ever vinyl release of The Peanuts' 'Ohara Bushi' track, originally released only on tape in 1970. Fully licensed King Records masters. Mastering and lacquer cut by Jukka Sarapaa at Timmion Cutting Lab, Helsinki, Finland. 180g heavy vinyl pressing, reverse board jacket. Artwork by Nicolas Kerembellec (Nker). Active as a professional DJ in Japan since the late eighties, DJ Yoshizawa Dynamite is also a renowned remixer, compiler and producer. An avid record collector and an expert of Wamono music, Yoshizawa has published the now-classic Wamono A to Z records guide book. This brand new chapter in the series explores King Records' legendary catalog and unearths exceptional musical gems. Traditional Japanese music, known as 'Minyo', are reimagined here with vibrant arrangements in this killer selection of music released on King between 1963 and 1979.