City Pop, the vibrant genre born in 1970s and 80s Japan, perfectly captured ... the legendary Haruomi Hosono, the album blends tropical soundscapes with jazz fusion and funk, creating a laid ...

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In one of the mostly aptly titled compilations released in recent years, We Want Sounds have unveiled ‘Tokyo Bliss’ which, as ...

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