Experience the captivating and hypnotic sounds of Joyama no Narazumono – a rare gem of Japan’s 70’s folk scene!

A genre-bending album by duo Shigeki Kobayashi and Yasuo Yamada, who drew inspiration from songs by local boatmen and British folk like Fairport Convention and The Albion Band to craft a minimalist, intimate approach to both traditional and original compositions.

Locally released in 1979 in an edition of just 100 copies, this highly sought-after album is now available worldwide for the first time.

Printed on Stoughton “tip-on” jackets. 300 copies on black vinyl, and 200 on Translucent “Root beer” vinyl.

TRACKLIST

A1 神楽の唄
A2 城山唄
A3 太郎どんと次郎どんの犬
A4 じゃりがち唄
A5 山越えて
B1 船頭唄
B2 天神講の唄
B3 しみわたり
B4 盆踊りパート1
B5 いちょう