Ryukyu Underground Eastern Europe refreshing and immaculately executed'

refreshing and immaculately executed'

The Kalibelia dance

seamlessly combining the improvisational qualities of South Indian music in the hands of violin maestro Jyotsna Srikanth with the traditions and soundscapes of Nordic folk

performing in the streets and teaching guitar to make a living

and hopefully arrive at something universal

Ryukyu Underground Eastern Europe refreshing and immaculately executed'The largest of The Ryukyu Islands which dot the Pacific Ocean to the south of Japan, Okinawa's serene natural beauty works in harmony with the beats and bass lines of its thriving roots music scene, reflecting an independent spirit which has survived centuries of foreign interference. Ryukyu Underground takes this spirit one step further, transporting original recordings sampled from local labels into uncharted territory, and creating dance music in