Product Description

Japanese Folk Music Disc Guide 1966-1982 is a comprehensive guidebook exploring the golden era of Japanese folk music from 1966 to 1982.

This book introduces essential folk music albums from Japan’s most influential period, featuring legendary artists such as Mike Maki, Ryoko Moriyama, The Folk Crusaders, Nobuyasu Okabayashi, Takuro Yoshida, Wataru Takada, Yosui Inoue, Shigeru Izumiya, Chiharu Matsuyama, and Miyuki Nakajima.

Covering well-known classics, rediscovered hidden gems, and independently produced recordings that have gained renewed attention, this guide presents both historical evaluations and modern perspectives on these important works.

Key Features

• Explore Japanese Folk Music History (1966-1982)
  • Discover the albums that shaped the first major era of Japanese folk music.
• Featured Legendary Artists
  • Includes music from:
    • Mike Maki
    • Ryoko Moriyama
    • The Folk Crusaders
    • Nobuyasu Okabayashi
    • Takuro Yoshida
    • Wataru Takada
    • Yosui Inoue
    • Shigeru Izumiya
    • Chiharu Matsuyama
    • Miyuki Nakajima
• Album Reviews & Historical Context
  • Features:
    • Classic albums
    • Overlooked masterpieces
    • Recently rediscovered independent releases
  • Includes both original reception and current viewpoints.
• Rare Interview Reprints
  • Includes restored interviews originally published in Young Guitar magazine during the 1970s.
  • Features conversations with:
    • Ryo Kagawa
    • GARO
    • Masato Tomobe
    • Tadashi Kosaka
    • Hitoshi Komuro
• Supervised by Daiki Mine
  • Curated by a specialist with knowledge of Japanese folk music culture.

Specifications

Package Includes

• 1 × Japanese Folk Music Disc Guide 1966-1982 Book