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Monday, September 22, 2003

>> DotW: Rinken Band Part I


Rinken Band
Official URI: www.rinken.gr.jp[outside link graphic]
Genre: O-Pop
Current member lineup:
Teruya, Rinken: Sanshin & Cheren (1949 ∼ )
Uehara, Tomoko: Vocals, Hêshi, Shimadaiko, Sanba, and Sanshin (1958 ∼ )
Kuwae, Yoshimi: Vocals, Hêshi, and Shimadaiko (1961 ∼ )
Inafuku, Katsunori: Vocals, Hêshi, and Shimadaiko (1969 ∼ )
Enobi, Naoki: Vocals, Hêshi, and Shimadaiko (1980 ∼ )
Uehara, Akira: Bass Guitar (1963 ∼ )
Yamakawa, Kiyohito: Keyboard (1970 ∼ )
Arasaki, Narito: Drums (1964 ∼ )

[rinkenband arigatou album cover]
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“Arigatou”
Wave Distribution | WWCP-4003 | Released in 1987
Track Listing:
01 Arigatou
02 Mâkaiga
03 Shinasaki
04 Bêrubêru
05 Nmarijima
06 Nenjûkuduchi
07 Murahajishi
08 Asan Hiru Yurun
09 Nkashigutu
10 Njifuni
11 Kanpai Sabira
12 Chimu ni Kakati

[rinkenband nankuru album cover]
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“Nankuru”
Wave Distribution | WWCP-4004 | Released in 1990
Track Listing:
01 Châbirasai
02 Nankuru Bushi
03 Katêmun
04 Kataitaya Katayabira
05 Shichigwachi Eisâ Machikanti
06 Sabani
07 Faikaji
08 Yu nu Akirumadin
09 Chimujurasa Amiagai nu Hana nu Gutu
10 Tuke
11 Kariyushidô
12 Nifêdêbiru

[rinkenband karahai album cover]
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“Karahai”
Sony Records | SRCL-2179 | Released on 09.21.91
Track Listing:
01 Iju no Hana
02 Yui nu Nakabi
03 Ichiban Gwatchî
04 Hama nu Chikuragwa
05 Saraba
06 Hai Hai Hai
07 Yakkêmun
08 Guu
09 Funayare
10 Appîhei
11 Jîtubidôi

[rinkenband selftitled album cover]
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“Rinken Band”
Sony Records | SRCL-2579 | Released on 03.21.93
Track Listing:
01 Arigatou
02 Bêrubêru
03 Kanpai Sabira
04 Kariyushidô
05 Châbirasai
06 Chimu ni Kakati
07 Shinasaki
08 Katêmun
09 Asan Hiru Yurun
10 Sabani
11 Chimujurasa Amiagai nu Hana nu Gutu
12 Churajura (Album Version)
13 Arigatou (Original Karaoke)
14 Bêrubêru (Original Karaoke)
15 Kanpai Sabira (Original Karaoke)

[rinkenband banji album cover]
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“Banji”
Sony Records | SRCL-2728 | Released on 09.22.93
Track Listing:
01 Chinahichidô
02 Joutou
03 Ugwan
04 Bîchi Pârî [Beach Party]
05 Shichigwachi Demunu
06 Murika Muchibushi
07 Uchinâ Rumuba
08 Fukufuku
09 Ashidinâbira
10 Haibuni
11 Yû Yû Yû ∼You You You∼
12 Shirakumu

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Monday, September 15, 2003

>> DotW: Ton Ton Mi


Ton Ton Mi
Official URI: www.tontonmi.com.br[outside link graphic]
Genre: Minyo
Member lineup:
Denise Tiemi Toma, Cláudia Harumi Toma, and Simone Riyoko Zakabi

[tontonmi saudade de uchina album cover]
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Saudade de UCHINA
Marufuku Records | FCD-104 | Released ???
Track Listing:
1. Nâkunî∼Introduction∼
2. Chichinagami Sanba
3. Sunsâmî∼Erabu Sunsâmî
4. Mîtubuni
5. Chôdêgwâ Bushi
6. Saudade de Uchinâ
7. Motobu Nâkunî∼Kaisârê
8. Futari ga Naka
9. Satu ya Yusujima ni
10. Bai [Bye] Bai [Bye] Okinawa
11. Tinsagu nu Hana

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Saturday, July 12, 2003

>> DotW: Noborikawa, Seijin

Noborikawa, Seijin “Seigwâ” (1930 ∼ )
Date of Birth: 1930
Place of Birth: Hyougo, Japan
Genre: Minyou

[churabiki album cover]
“Churabiki”
Victor Musical Industries, Inc. | Released on 07.21.91
Track Listing:
01 Takou Yama
02 Tomibaru Nâkunî - Hantabarû
03 Hiyamikachi Bushi
04 Kâdikû
05 Yanbaru Timatu
06 Choudêgwâ Bushi
07 Saiyô Bushi - Ijihai Chikuten
08 Esa Bushi
09 Kariyushi no Jifuni
10 Yamabarê Yunta
11 Nîma no Shû
12 Irabu Chijuyâ
13 Yuwatari Bushi
14 Shin Tonosama Bushi
15 Tôganî - Tomai Takahashi
16 Midare Uchi

[howling wolf album cover]
“Howling Wolf”
Omagatoki Co., Ltd. | Released on 03.05.98
Track Listing:
Disc 1:
01 Gunka Tabetai nâ (Roei no Uta)
02 MC: “Nandemo Tabetai na”
03 Sengo no Nageki
04 MC: “Wasurerarenai Uta”
05 Ishikawa Kazoe (Duet: Teruya, Rinsuke)
06 MC: “Beigun Kyanpu [camp] no Pîwi [peewee]”
07 Pesuto [pistol] Pâkin [packing] Mama (Duet: Teruya, Rinsuke)
08 MC: “Uta wo Narai Kotoba wo Shirazu”
09 Shin Densa Bushi
10 MC: “Sakusha no Kokoro wo Wakatte Hoshî”
11 Tunbaru Nâkunî (Tomibaru Miyako no Ne)
12 MC: “Yamatuguchi wa Dekinaikeredo”
13 Midori no Uchinâ
Disc 2:
01 MC: “Hayakuchi Kotoba wa Omakase Seigwâ”
02 Naritai Bushi
03 MC: “Tsuji no Uta wa Chimu Don Don”
04 Seigwâ no Rokuchou Bushi
05 MC: “Mimi Dorobou to Kun-Kun-Shî”
06 Hiyamikachi Bushi
07 MC: “Ireba wa Uta wo Joutatsu saseru??”
08 Asadôya Yunta (Asadoya Yunta)
09 Atchamêgwâ

[spiritual unity album cover]
“Spiritual Unity”
Respect Record Ltd. | Released on 05.09.01
Track Listing:
01 Kunjan Jintôyô
02 Naritai Bushi
03 Asadoya Yunta
04 Sengo no Nageki
05 Midori no Okinawa
06 Iwai Bushi
07 Nâkunî - Hantabaru
08 Shin Densâ Bushi
09 Hiyamikachi Bushi
10 Yudan Shiruna
11 Shima no Hana
12 Gushikawa Nâkunî
13 Yushigutu nu Takara
14 Katainaka
15 Tabi no Sora ni
16 Uta no Kokoro

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>> DotW: Tink Tink

Tink Tink
Official URI: www.rinken.gr.jp[outside link graphic]
Genre: O-Pop
Current member lineup:
Sakihama, Sachiyo: Vocal & Sanba (1979 ∼ ), Okinawa
Miyagi, Azusa: Vocal & Sanshin (1981 ∼ ), Okinawa

[tink tink album cover]
“Tink Tink The First Album” (Two language versions available: Okinawan & Chinese)
Rinken Records | Rinken-2021 (Okinawa Version) & Rinken-2022 (Chinese Version) | Released on 7.1.01
Track Listing:
(Chinese Language Version)
01 Iianbê
02 Umi tu Shima
03 Murika Muchibushi
04 Hisuhisu Karukaru
05 Arigatou
06 Yoi Yoi Yoi
07 Iju no Hana
08 Pon Pon Pon
09 Tinsagu nu Hana
10 Bîchi Pârî (Beach Party)
11 Imi nu Naka
12 Okinawa kara no Kaze
13 Iianbê (Chûgokugo [Chinese Language])

Track Listing:
(Okinawan Language Version)
01 Iianbê
02 Umi tu Shima
03 Murika Muchibushi
04 Hisuhisu Karukaru
05 Arigatou
06 Yoi Yoi Yoi
07 Iju no Hana
08 Pon Pon Pon
09 Tinsagu nu Hana (Uchinâguchi [Okinawan Language])
10 Bîchi Pârî (Beach Party — Uchinâguchi)
11 Imi nu Naka (Uchinâguchi)
12 Okinawa kara no Kaze (Uchinâguchi)

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Sunday, June 29, 2003

>> DotW: Nakada, Masae


Nakada, Masae (1972 ∼ )
Date of Birth: October 7, 1972
Place of Birth: Okinawa
Genre: Minyou

[Deigo Album cover]
“Deigu Nakada Masae to Deigo-za Ikkou”
Nnaruphone Records | 30NCD-13 | Released on 11.28.98
Track Listing:
01 Asadoya Yunta
02 Hounen Ondo
03 Yoroshiku Gozaimasu
04 Shima nu Douji-tachi
05 Tinsagu nu Hana
06 Himeyuri no Uta
07 Endou no Hana
08 Kaze Tayori
09 Nangoku Sodachi
10 Uchi Aki-gwa
11 Nangoku Jyouwa
12 Amerika-dôri
13 Hana - Subete no Hito no Kokoro ni Hana wo
14 Kogane no Hana

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>> DotW: Ayame Band


Ayame Band (also Nagama Takao Ayame Band)
Genre: O-Pop

[akemio album cover]
“Akemio no Machi kara”
Kokusai Boueki Co., Ltd. | NKCD-1235 | Released in 1994 as Ayame Band
Track Listing:
01 Akemio no Machi
02 Ayame Ondo
03 Koko wa Tengoku
04 Yaeyama Meguri
05 Yanbaru nu Hana
06 Tôtômê (Otsukisama)
07 Akamata - Karayama Bushi
08 Koizakura
09 Hiyamikachi Bushi
10 Dasou Bushi - Sôran Bushi
11 Furusato (Nmarijima)
12 Hounendaiko

[minamishima album cover]
“Minamishima Shousetsu”
Kokusai Boueki Co., Ltd. | NKCD-1284 | Released in 1996 as Nagama Takao Ayame Band
Track Listing:
01 Deai
02 Miwashi no Ryûkyû
03 Hiyamikachi Bushi
04 Jyûku no Haru
05 Ayame Ondo
06 Yuratiku
07 Pai - Patirôma (Paipatirômajima)
08 Achisandô
09 Bashoufu
10 Asadoya Yunta
11 Mazuruka (Supein [Spain] go - iiyume -)
12 Hounendaiko

[kaze no matsuri album cover]
“Kaze no Matsuri”
Kokusai Boueki | RMCA-0012 | Released in 1998 as Nagama Takao Ayame Band
Track Listing:
01 Kaze no Matsuri
02 Erabu Yuri no Hana
03 Kaigara Bushi (Tottori-ken Minyou)
04 Hanejinaikai
05 Waido Bushi (Amami Ôshima Minyou)
06 Kaze ga Fuku
07 Tunguda
08 Shimajurasa (Part 2)
09 Takana Bushi (Yaeyama Minyou)
10 Tenjiku
11 Shimajima Kaisha

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Sunday, June 15, 2003

>> DotW: China, Sadao


China, Sadao (1945 ∼ )
Date of Birth: 1945
Place of Birth: Ôsaka
Genre: Minyou & O-Pop

[tsuji album cover]
“Tsuji no Buruuzu to Jyouka no Sekai (Okinawa Shimauta 4/Itokazu Kame · China Sadao)”
Victor Musical Industries, Inc. | VICG-5162 | Released on 07.21.91
Track Listing:
(Tracks 1-7 Itokazu Kame & Tracks 8-15 China Sadao)
01 Jûban Kuduchi
02 Amisuku Bushi
03 Gunjin Bushi
04 Naakunî (Miyako-ne)
05 Zanzaburô
06 Ichiman Angwâ
07 Mîtubuni
08 Mentâ Bushi
09 Kaisarê
10 Yaka Bushi
11 Nanyou Kouta
12 Danku Bushi
13 Kui nu Hana
14 Guchichâ Nâkunî
15 Wakare no Chimuri

[shimauta album cover]
“Shimauta”
Disc Akabana | ASCD-2001 | Released in 1991
Track Listing:
01 Nâkunî - Hantabaru
02 Hamasodachi
03 Haiban nu Samurê
04 Ume no Kaori
05 Mêkata
06 Jûban Kuduchi
07 Kuni nu Hana
08 Akogare no Uta
09 Kubayama Kuichi
10 Yaka Bushi
11 Ashibi Kendou Bushi
12 Suminashi Bushi
13 Nâkunî - Timatu

[shimayauta album cover]
“Shima ya Uta Ashibi/China Sadao · Tokuhara Seibun”
Disc Akabana | ASCD-2003 | Released in 1992
Track Listing:
01 Michiuta Nâkunî - Ichubigwâ
02 Shima ya Uta Ashibi
03 Shirakumu Bushi
04 Kanjîku
05 Yatchâgwâ - Yanbaru Timatu
06 Yohin no Mê
07 Hanafû (Jurigwâfû) ∼ moto·Itokazu Kame-san ni Sashiagu ∼
08 Nago no Mê
09 Kêhitturi - Timatu
10 Yô Kanayô
11 Shichimun Kuduchi
12 Kaisarê
13 Harikuyamaku

[akabana album cover]
“Akabana”
Pony Canyon Inc. | PCCA-00581 | Released on 05.20.94
Track Listing:
01 Yô Afiguwâ
02 Kugari Bushi
03 Jintôyô Warutsu [Waltz]
04 Usaganna
05 Bai [Bye] Bai [Bye] Okinawa
06 Akabana
07 Jerashî [Jealousy]
08 Shirase Haikawa
09 Kijimunâ Burûsu [Blues]
10 Nirai no Umi

[ashibiuta album cover]
“Ni-dai-me Shuumei Hirou Kouen Ashibi Uta Nasake Bushi”
Marufuku Record(s) | FCD-101 | Released in 1996
Track Listing:
01 Nanyou Kouta
02 Shirakumu Bushi
03 Unna Nabî
04 Akogare no Uta
05 Yaka Bushi
06 Uranami Bushi
07 Kêhitturi - Timatugwâ
08 Kizami Bushi
09 Nâkunî
10 Joutankâ

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>> DotW: Nenes II


Nenes II (also: Nidaime Nenes)
Keiko Hirata, Kiyoka Ikei, Ryouko Koyama, and Erina Miyagi
Official URL: Live House Shimauta[outside link graphic]
Genre: O-Pop

[churauta album cover]
“Chura Uta”
Dig Records Inc. | Released in 2002
Track Listing:
01 Bangamuri
02 Miyarabi Eisâ
03 NE-RAN
04 Sunsâmî - Nakijin nu Gushiku
05 Jyûguya
06 Niwa no Gajumaru
07 Karimata nu Isamiga
08 Kata Yabira
09 Sore wa Teihan
10 Bankokushinryou no Uta
11 Kadiku - Toushindôî

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Monday, June 02, 2003

>> DotW: Kadekaru, Rinsho

Kadekaru, Rinshou (also Kadikaru) (1920 ∼ 1999)
Date of Birth: August 17, 1920
Place of Birth: Okinawa
Record Label URI: B/C Records[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: Marufuku Records[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: Toshiba-EMI[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: Victor Entertainment, Inc.[outside link graphic]
Genre: Minyou

[tokushuu album cover]
“Kadekaru Rinshou Tokushû”
Marufuku Records | ACD-8 | Released in 1990
Track Listing:
01 Nâkunî/Yanbaru Timatu
02 Kaisare
03 Sûkikannâ
04 Shirakumu Bushi
05 Tsuki to Namida
06 Nanyou Kouta
07 Yô Kanayô
08 Harikuyamaku
09 Nakashima Bushi
10 Sagi Chijuyâ
11 Haiban nu Samurê
12 Hinsû Jurigwâ
13 Nmi nu Kaori
14 Jidai no Nagare
15 Kui nu Hana
16 Shimajiri Kuduchi
17 Urami no Uta

[ayanasu 1 album cover]
“Ayanasu Shima no Densetsu: Okinawa Shimauta/Kadekaru Rinshou Vol.1”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-5143 | Released on 3.21.1991
Track Listing:
01 Shirakumu Bushi
02 Shûrâ Bushi
03 Mentâ Bushi
04 Guikuyou
05 Haya Kuduchi
06 Shunubujou
07 Shimajiri Kuduchi
08 Hanafû
09 Shirafu Bushi
10 Mê nu Hama
11 Mêkata
12 Toushin Dôi
13 Acchamegwâ - Takouyama

[ayanasu 2 album cover]
“Ayanasu Shima no Densetsu: Okinawa Shimauta/Kadekaru Rinshou Vol.2”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-5144 | Released on 3.21.1991
Track Listing:
01 Jidai no Nagare
02 Gunjin Bushi - Kumamoto Bushi
03 Kendou Bushi
04 Ashimiji Bushi
05 Umufui Nâkunî - Yanbaru Timatu
06 Kaisarê
07 Tumibaru Nâkunî - Hantabaru
08 Umi nu Chinbôra - Akayama
09 Kunjan Jurigwâ
10 Hinsû Jurigwâ
11 Sagi Chijuyâ
12 Kadikû - Toushin Dôi

[the last session album cover]
“The Last Session/Kadekaru Rinshou and Fukuhara Tsuneo”
Toshiba-EMI | TOCT-9551 | Released on 8.28.1996
Track Listing:
01 Nâkunî
02 Shibubai Nâkunî
03 Kaisarê
04 Nakashima Bushi
05 Kendou Bushi
06 Haiban no Bushi
07 Haya Kuduchi
08 Kashikaki
09 Chikahina Kuduchi
10 Umi no Chinbôra
11 Monoshiri Bushi
12 Urami no Uta
13 Sagi Chijuyâ

[before/after album cover]
“BEFORE/AFTER” (3-CD)
B/C Records | BCD-2 | Released in 1998
Track Listing:
Disc 1
01 Shûrâ Bushi>
02 Nâkunî
03 Kaisarê
04 Kamayashinâ
05 Yanbaru Timatu
06 Hantabaru
07 Toushin Dôi
08 Mêkata
Disc 2
01 MC Rinshou x Naohiko “Gakuya nite” - kore kara Dokuenkai ga Hajimaruyo!
02 Nakashima Bushi
03 MC Rinshou Goaisatsu
04 Sagi Chijuyâ
05 MC Kadikaru Rinshou Purofîru [Profile]
06 Kui Katare
07 MC Kadikaru Kikou Roku-1
08 Mêkata
09 MC Takenaka Rou Supîkusu [Speaks] Kadekaru Rinshou
10 Kunjan Jintôyô
11 MC Kadikaru Nitouhei, Sensou Monogatari-1
12 Senyû
13 MC Kadikaru Nitouhei, Sensou Monogatari-2
14 Sendou Kawaiya
15 MC Chotto Tî [Tea] Taimu [Time]
16 Jûku no Haru
17 MC Kadikaru, Seishun Jidai
18 Gunjin Bushi - Kumamoto Bushi
Disc 3
01 MC Kadikaru Kikou Roku-2
02 Hantabaru
03 Nâkunî Taikai
04 Nâkunî
05 MC Mou Ashibî Atama - Kinjou Bokushou
06 Kendou Bushi
07 Kaisou no Mou Ashibî
08 Shimidusurunuga
09 MC Nidaime Kadikaru, Jinan - Rinji Shoukai
10 Bashi nu Tui
11 MC Sâ, Eisâ da!!
12 Eisâ
13 Kachâshî

[uta awase album cover]
“Uta Awase/Kadekaru Rinshou and Yamazato Yûkichi”
B/C Records | BCD-GXY | Released in 1999
Track Listing:
* Kadekaru/** Yamazato
01 Funakoshi Bushi**
02 Iwai Bushi*
03 Shirafu Bushi**
04 Shirafu Bushi*
05 Ôtaya Bushi**
06 Daisanajâ*
07 Shibiraôza Bushi**
08 Umi nu Chinbôrâ - Nuchibana*
09 Masakai Bushi**
10 Hatoma Bushi**
11 Hatoma Bushi*
12 Densâ Bushi**
13 Densâ Bushi - Kabira Bushi*
14 Kantsu Bushi**
15 Maruma Bunsan - Tonosama Bushi**
16 Shirakumu Bushi*
17 Miroku Bushi - Yarayou Bushi**
18 Akatasundunchi

[ryukyu joukakou album cover]
“Ryûkyû Joukakou”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-60266 | Released on 2.23.2000
Track Listing:
01 Shimajiri Kuduchi
02 Nakashima Bushi
03 Kaisarê
04 Jûku no Haru
05 Imin Kouta
06 Yonaguni Shonganê
07 Senyû
08 Gunjin Bushi - Kumamoto Bushi
09 Eisâ (medley):
Chunjun Nagari
Kudaka Manjû Sû
Chukutaru Mê
Sûrî Agari
Toushin Dôi
10 Kadikû - Acchamegwâ

[jiruu album cover]
“Jirû: Rare Tracks of Kadekaru Rinshou”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-60283 | Released on 5.24.2000
Track Listing:
01 Kui Katare Bushi
02 Nasubi Bushi
03 Umi no Chinbora - Tumai Takahashi
04 Nageki no Nmi
05 Hinsû Jurigwâ
06 Koukou Kuduchi
07 Guikuyô
08 Nun Nuku Soi Soi
09 Daisanajâ
10 Kaisarê
11 Shun Tuji Bushi
12 Jûgo no Tsuma
13 Yacchamêgwâ
14 Himeyuri no Uta
15 Tubarâma
16 Kunu Bungi Bushi
17 Urami no Uta
18 Kui nu Hana
19 Erabu Chijuyâ
20 Tachi Utushi - Kajadifû

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Sunday, May 25, 2003

>> DotW: Oshima, Yasukatsu

Ôshima, Yasukatsu (1969 ∼ )
Date of Birth: 1969
Place of Birth: Yaeyama
Official URI: Ôshima Yasukatsu Jimusho[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: @Victor Entertainment[outside link graphic]
Genre: Minyou

[nishikaji album cover image]
“Nishikaji Haikaji”
Polystar Co., Ltd. | PSCR-5066 | Released on 11.26.1993
Track Listing:
01 Irayoi Tsukiyahama
02 Matsuri
03 Nisikaji Haikaji
04 Takana Bushi
05 Ufurawauitsui
06 Yonaguni Shonkane
07 Mitarahama
08 Shima he Nigeru
09 Ano Hi no Mama de
10 Uminchu Bugi [Boogie]

[aarinutu album cover image]
“Âri nu Tu”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-60204 | Released on 6.23.1999
Track Listing:
01 Shimazake no Uta
02 Akayura
03 Natsibana
04 Ayou “Âri nu Tu”
05 Âri nu Tu
06 Majangâ/Bosupou Bushi
07 Tsuki nu Kaisha
08 Marumabunsan/Tonosama Bushi
09 Kariyushi nu Funi
10 Yanbaruji
11 Agekun no Ura Bushi

[bagasima album cover image]
“Ba ga Shima nu Uta (Songs of My Islands)”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICG-60418 | Released on 11.22.2000
Track Listing:
01 Tubarâma
02 Yagujâma
03 Ufuda Bushi
04 Tsuki nu Mapirôma
05 Sakodâppa
06 Sakiyama Bushi
07 Sakiyama Yunta/Minatôma
08 Akamata Bushi
09 Touzato Bushi
10 Buzâtôra
11 Naganan Bushi
12 Sonbarê Bushi
13 Yuruami Bushi

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Friday, May 16, 2003

>> DotW: Shiroma, Kenichi


Shiroma, Kenichi (1961 ∼ )
Date of Birth: 1961
Place of Birth: Yaeyama
Official URI: Ken’s Club[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: Studio Hibiki[outside link graphic]
Genre: O-pop

[the voice]
“The Voice of Soul”
Studio Hibiki/Futoh Records | STH-002 | Released in 2001
Track Listing:
01 Tin tu Mi nu Sake
02 Kunjan Sabakui
03 Tomata Bushi
04 Ayagu - Hounen no Aya
05 Bangamuri
06 Kawarayama Bushi
07 Kuichâ
08 Tenyô
09 Takana Bushi
10 Another Window

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Sunday, May 11, 2003

>> DotW: Begin


Begin
Official URI: Amuse[outside link graphic]
Record Label URI: Imperial Records[outside link graphic]
Genre: O-pop
Current Member Line-up:
Higa, Eishô: Vocals, Sanshin
Shimabukuro, Masaru: Guitar, Chorus
Uechi, Hitoshi: Piano, Chorus

[omoto takeo 1 album cover]
Begin no Shimauta/Omototakeo
Teichiku Entertainment, Inc./Imperial Records | TECN-20647 | Released on 7.21.2000
Track Listing:
01 Nada Sousou (Sanshin Version)
02 Kaze yo
03 Irayoi Tsukiyahama
04 Kariyushi no Yoru
05 Ganbare Bushi
06 Mukashi Kaisha Ima Kaisha
07 Nada Sousou (Sanshin Uchinâ-Guchi Version)

[omoto takeo 2 album cover]
Begin no Shimauta/Omototakeo 2
Teichiku Entertainment, Inc./Imperial Records | TECN-20798 | Released on 7.3.2002
Track Listing:
01 Shimanchu nu Takara
02 Kunibun Ki no Hana
03 Koi no Shima Hatomajima
04 Kankara Sanshin Umushirumun
05 Yambaru ya
06 Ojî Jiman no Orion Bîru [Beer]
07 Obâ Jiman no Bakudan Nabe
08 Kankara Sanshin Umushirumun (Sanshin Renshûyô)

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Sunday, May 04, 2003

>> DotW: Miyagi, Mamoru

Miyagi, Mamoru (? ∼ )
Date of Birth: ?
Place of Birth: Yaeyama
Official URI: n/a
Record Label URI: Keyna Studio[Outside Link Micro Icon]
Genre: O-pop

[Yaima Album Cover]
Miyagi Mamoru with JAIMAN: Yaima
Kokusai Boueki | KOKU3-0001 | Released in 1998
Track Listing:
01 Tîda
02 Chura Miyarabi
03 Yaima
04 Basukinayo
05 Umanchu Majiri
06 Nachikasanu
07 Paradaisu [Paradise]
08 Mîhaiyû (Arigatô)
09 Yaima (Karaoke Version) *
* hidden track
[Shimauta Album Cover]
“Shimauta no Kokoro”
Kokusai Boueki | KOKU3-0019 | Released in 1999
Track Listing:
01 Shimauta no Kokoro
02 Omoiyari
03 Panari
04 Inori
05 Jikanseidayo Uchihoudai
06 Yawarakana Munede
07 Matsuri Kachâshî
08 Awamori Shinchû
09 Yaima (Guitar Version)
10 Eisâ

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Sunday, April 27, 2003

>> DotW: Natsukawa, Rimi

Natsukawa, Rimi (1973 ∼ )
Real Name: Kaneku, Rimi
Date of Birth: October 9, 1973
Place of Birth: Yaeyama
Official URI: Rimi-Net
Record Label URI: @Victor Entertainment[Outside Link Micro Icon]
Genre: O-pop

[Minamikaze Album Cover]
“Minami Kaze”
Victor Entertainment, Inc. | VICL-60856 | Released on 3.21.2002
Track Listing:
01 Nada Sou Sou
02 Warabi Gami
03 Kogane no Hana
04 Irayoi Tsukiyahama
05 Tinsagu nu Hana
06 Hana
07 Nada Sou Sou (Uchinâ-Guchi Version)

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Sunday, April 20, 2003

>> DotW: Yonaha, Tôru

Yonaha, Tôru (1976 ∼ )
Date of Birth: November 6, 1976
Place of Birth: Okinawa
Official URI: Tôru’s Home Page
Record Label URI: Campus Records[Outside Link Micro Icon]
Genre: Minyou

[Album Cover Image of Yozare Bushi]
“Yozare Bushi”
Campus Records | KOZA-1 | Released in 2001
Track Listing:
01 Chatan Mêkata
02 Eguchi Bushi
03 Niji no Hashi (Nûshi Hashi)
04 Haru nu Uchimami
05 Shingapôu [Singapore] gwa
06 Nanyou Kouta
07 Chatan Kuduchi
08 Machâ Yacchî
09 Ukinju Hainju
10 Ashibi Amakawa [Amakâ]
11 Shin Daisanajâ
12 Sangen [Sanshin] Yozare Bushi
13 Rajio [Radio] Bushi

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Tuesday, April 15, 2003

>> DotW: Parsha cluB


Parsha cluB (also: Ara Yukito Parsha cluB, Ara Yukito with Sunday, & Acoustic Parsha)
Official URI: Parsha World
Record Label URI: Office Parsha
Genre: O-Pop
Current Member Line-up:
Ara, Yukito: Vocals, Sanshin
Uechi, Masaaki: Guitar, Chorus
Kamimura, Hideyo: Bass, Chorus
Tsuhako, Jino: Drums, Chorus
Nakasone, Satoshi: Percussion, Chorus

[Ara Yukito... Album Cover]
“Ara Yukito Parsha cluB [Ver.1.02]”
Toshiba-EMI Limited | TOCT-8746 | Released on 01.25.95 as Ara Yukito Parsha cluB
Track Listing:
01 Katami Bushi
02 Kûdâkâ - Chunjun Nagari
03 Hanjou Bushi - Sakieda Bushi
04 Asadoya Yunta
05 Shiraho Bushi
06 Tsuku nu Kaisha
07 Kaji Yu Iyari
08 Maya-Gwa
09 Sakiyama

[Parsha Album Cover]
“Parsha”
Toshiba-EMI Limited | TOCT-9248 | Released on 11.29.95 as Ara Yukito Parsha cluB
Track Listing:
01 Famuleuta (Acoustic Version)
02 Yunon Kyatto
03 Acid-ya Yunta
04 Asadoya Street
05 Kaji Yu Iyari (Naha Club Mix)
06 Ime nu Kaji
07 Famuleuta (Sanshin Version)

[Nanafa Album Cover]
“Nanafa”
Toshiba-EMI Limited | TOCT-9467 | Released on 06.26.96 as Parsha cluB
Track Listing:
01 Nanafa
02 Gokoku Houjou
03 Gamaku
04 Hanazumi Tisaji
05 Haifuni
06 Akigumu
07 Ichanda Hip
08 Jûguya Nagari
09 Natsu Tîda
10 Churasa Churasa
11 Kagome
12 Sato Yurari

[Okinawa... Album Cover]
“Okinawa Paradise Radio”
Toshiba-EMI Limited | TOCT-9905 | Released on 11.07.97 as Parsha cluB
Track Listing:
01 DJ#1 Opening DJ
02 Yô Reggae
03 DJ#2 Telephone Requests
04 Paradise (Album Version)
05 DJ#3 Introducing “Kumoyo”
06 Kumoyo - across the ocean -
07 DJ#4 - Gokoku Houjou (Club Mix)
08 DJ#5 Special Guests “Yukito & Yoshibo”
09 Bole Mole
10 Okinawa Paradise Radio (Instrumental)

[Nada Nada Album Cover]
“Nada Nada”
Office Parsha | OPMC-0004 | Released on 10.21.00 as Parsha cluB
Track Listing:
01 Umi no Kanata
02 Jûsanya
03 Papaya
04 D-Spot
05 Silence
06 Deep South - Inori no Daichi
07 Beni
08 Moon Blue
09 Katsuren Castle
10 Nachi nu Yu - it’s a hopeful summer -
11 Manten no Hoshi
12 Akayura no Hana
13 Inochi no Uta
14 Kumoyo (Instrumental)

[Tsukiya Hama Album Cover]
“Tsukiya Hama”
Office Parsha | OPMC-0006 | Released on 10.25.01 as Acoustic Parsha
Track Listing:
01 Basu nu Turi
02 Densa Bushi
03 Maruma Bunsan
04 Kohama Bushi
05 Agarôza
06 Manganisuza
07 Tsindara
08 Kubayama Kuitsu
09 Maferatsi
10 Shonkanê
11 Tubarâma
12 Tsukiya Hama

[Shunkanshuu... Album Cover]
“Shunkashû Chotto Sui-ing”
Sui-ing | SW-0001 | Released on 04.10.95 as Ara Yukito with Sunday
Track Listing:
01 Yuntaku
02 Shiraho Bushi
03 Maja Bushi
04 Zanzaburou/Takana Bushi
05 Asadoya Bushi
06 Natsi Bana
07 Papiru Bushi (Koza-ni-te)
08 Sakiyama Yunta & Minatôma
09 Maya-Gwa
10 Abujâma

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