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A compilation of rare and unique songs that blend rock and soul grooves with pop songs sung in the traditional scales of Okinawa, a southern island of Japan. This compilation is based on the 2003 in Japan that created quite a buzz, InchRyukyu Rare Groove,Inch and it's 2006 sequel, InchRyukyu Rare Groove 2.Inch 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. Album Tracks 1. Yara Families - Shirahama Blues 2. Four Sisters - Keibin Tetsudo Bushi 3. Yara Families - Bossa Nova Jintoyo 4. Mitsuko Sawamura - Hiyamikase 5. Rokuro Takayasu - Muruwakaran 6. Hop Tones - Uruma-Jima 7. Teiko Taira - Niima No Shu 8. Yara Families - Go Go Chimborah 9. Yara Families - Umi Yakara 10. Shoukichi Kina & Champloose - Haisai Ojisan 11. Katsuo Takayasu - Katemun 12. Rinsuke Teruya - Satan Naran Guyashu 13. Katsuo Takayasu - Mura Hajishi 14. Yutaka Umisedo - Ryukyu Sanka
