民謡クルセイダーズ

=MINYO CRUSADERS= Tokyo-based Minyo Crusaders rework historic Japanese folk songs (minyo) - with Latin, African, Caribbean and Asian rhythms. The multi-instrumental 10 piece includes 3 percussionists, as well as a minyo singer - a stylised form of singing rarely encountered outside of a classical folk arrangement. Based in a rich culture of work songs, Minyo Crusaders’ lyrics to a Japanese ear are at times nursery-rhyme-familiar, at times archaic. With their truly global sensibility, Minyo Crusaders’ discover punchy arrangements that breathe life into songs intended for communal celebration. In 2016, Ry Cooder discovered Minyo Crusaders’ music on YouTube and expressed his support for their unique sound. Minyo Crusaders have since been attracting attention from overseas as well as being showcased by top DJs in Japan. They released their first 7” single Kushimoto Bushi in 2015. Official bootleg "It Don’t MinYo A Thing​(​If It Ain’t Got That Bu​-​shi​)​" in 2016. first Album"ECHOES OF JAPAN" released from Pvine Record in 2017. 10" singe"TANKO BUSHI/ with CLAP!CLAP! remix" in 2018. "ECHOES OF JAPAN" released from UK Mais Um Discos in 2019.