Various Artists - Ryukyu Rare Groove Crossover - Okinawa Jazz Funk 1964-1984 LP (Pre-Order)

Pre-Order - Expected to Ship August, 2025 A compilation of tracks that rearrange Okinawan folk songs into Jazz Funk, crossover, and large ensemble jazz, featuring works by Kiyoshi Yamaya, who was also highlighted in "Diggers Dozen" (BBE) by the Japanese DJ MURO, known as the "King of Diggin," and "Wamono Groove: Shakuhachi & Koto Jazz Funk 1976" (180g). This collection debuts as the latest installment in the "Ryukyu Rare Groove" series, which was originally released in Japan in 2003 to great acclaim. A selection of Jazz/Funk arrangements of folk melodies from Okinawa, Japan's southern islands A must-have for Asian rare groove fans Pressed on black vinyl With Obi Track List:  Kifu Mitsuhashi - Asadoya Yunta Toshiko Yonekawa - Tanchame Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 2 Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 3 Kiyoshi Yamaya - Ryukyu Miyabi 4 Kiyoshi Yamaya - Nishinjo-bushi/Asadoya Yunta/Tanchame Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Boys - Tanchame-bushi Tadaaki Misago and Tokyo Cuban Bo