Yoshida Brothers - Yoshida Brothers

Still in their early 20's, Ryoichiro and Kenichi, also known as the Yoshida Brothers, are the newest sensation in traditional Japanese World Music, achieving pin-up status with an ever-growing legion of fans. The brothers play a Tsugaru-Shamisen, a three-stringed instrument resembling the banjo and with a style originating from northern Japan with intricate and fast picking. With the exception of their instruments, they are anything but traditional. With spiked, dyed brown hair and animated performances thrashing their instruments like rock guitarists, many have stated that they are a significant force in a new music revolution. 'Every day we challenge the possibilities', says Kenichi, 'we create our own story... by improvisation'.

1) Tabidachi (Starting on a Journey)
2) Hyakka Ryouran (Blooming)
3) Madrugada
4) Storm
5) Namonaki Oka (A Hill with No Name)
6) Tsugaru Jyangara Bushi (Kenichi Version)
7) Labyrinth ('Modern' Second Movement)
8) Moyuru (Sprouting)
9) Fukaki Umi No Kanata (Beyond the Deep Sea)
10) Tsugaru Jyangara Bushi (Ryoichiro Version)
11) Storm (T.M. Mix)