Released 20 April 1999 Release date 20 April 1999 | Length 77:30 Label World Music Network | |
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The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan
(1999) The Rough Guide to World Music Africa, Europe and the Middle East
(1999) Genres Music of Japan, World music Similar The Rough Guide to Australia, The Rough Guide to World Ro, The Rough Guide to the Music, The Rough Guide to Classic J, Rhythm‑Time: World Percussion | ||
The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan is a world music compilation album originally released in 1999. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the album presents an eclectic mix of the music of Japan ranging from traditional Japanese music (including Ryukyuan & Ainu music) to J-pop by artists of the 1990s.
Contents
Liner notes were written by Paul Fisher, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in Japanese music and founder of Far Side Music. Phil Stanton—co-founder of the World Music Network—produced the album. This release was followed by a second edition in 2008.
Critical reception
Alex Henderson of AllMusic called the album an "interesting and eclectic survey" that, like other albums in the series, "keeps us guessing and provides a variety of rewarding music along the way".
Songs
1MakuraTakeharu Kunimoto1:01
2Kakin OndoKawachiya Kikusuimaru6:11
3Fukko BushiSoul Flower Union3:11