Minyo Crusaders rework traditional Japanese folk songs (minyo) with Latin", African and Caribbean rhythms to create some of the most infectious music between South America and Japan. The punchy and inventive arrangements of this ten-piece big band breathe new life into these traditional working-class folk songs", and the band have received high acclaims from NPR", The Guardian", The Times and many others.

1. Hokkai Bon Uta
2. Kokiriko Bushi
3. Hanagasa Ondo
4. Shimotsui Bushi
5. Shigesa Bushi
6. Kiyama Ondo
7. Waido Bushi
8. Iyo Manzai

Label: Blue Note Records

Catalog: 247088

Genre: International