Kamuy Kor Nupurpe

by Oki

Kamuy Kor Nupurpe cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1996
  • Label: Chikar Studio
  • Country: Japan
  • Length: 1:07:03
  • Community rating: 3.6/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Oki Kano's debut album introduced his tonkori playing to a wide audience, setting Ainu traditional melodies within contemporary arrangements. It began a recording career that made Oki the most internationally visible ambassador of Ainu music, through both his solo work and the Oki Dub Ainu Band.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, vocal, traditional, percussive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Drum Song (3:28)
  2. Utuwaskarap (Let's Understand One Another) (6:02)
  3. Kent Hakka Tuhse (3:09)
  4. Kai Kai As To (6:03)
  5. Seed-Sowing Song (0:40)
  6. Koshi Turiri (4:56)
  7. Tuwas Tuwas (Believe Me) (5:44)
  8. Samaykur Inkar Chashi (6:20)
  9. Topattumi (Taking Over) (6:40)
  10. Urar Suye (0:39)
  11. Earthquake Song (4:13)
  12. Susuriuka (Willow Bridge) (3:21)
  13. Nehikorachi (As Always) (8:06)
  14. Ekashi Speaks (2:14)
  15. Uchaore (Communication) (5:28)

Credits

  • Naohito Noda - producer

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