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

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.

A must-have for Asian rare groove fans.

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Label:     Nipponophone 
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: Japan
Released: 2025
Genre: Japanese, Pop, Folk

File under: Japanese // Japanese Pop
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