Lounge
April 20, 2015
Toshio Matsuura | Jobs for Sanriku! Project: Hamano Misanga "Kan"
Toshio Matsuura | From TOKYO MOON June 19 ON AIR
Three Months After the Earthquake: When Women in Disaster-Stricken Areas Stand Up for Themselves
An exquisite evening of music on a Sunday night, where time flows gently, creating a personal sanctuary. This enriching experience is brought to you by DJToshio Matsuura's radio program, TOKYO MOON.—Each week, he presents a curated selection of wonderful music from around the world and intriguing topics for adults that stimulate intellectual curiosity, broadcast every Sunday from 7 PM on Inter FM 76.1MHz. Here, we bring you the latest program. This week, we explore an eclectic mix of sounds, from buzzworthy new artists to tracks that evoke history and roots. We also introduced an initiative by women living powerfully in disaster-affected areas.
Text by MATSUURA Toshio
Spotlight on New Music!
This time, we feature new music from artists like SBTRKT, who is scheduled to perform at the Fuji Rock Festival in late July and is gaining support from both the post-dubstep and pop scenes with their upcoming debut album release, as well as new producers such as V.I.V.E.K. and Silkie.
We also featured the reunion album of Banda Black Rio, a Brazilian jazz-funk band active mainly in the late 1970s, and the latest work from Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, presenting an eclectic selection.
SBTRKT / SBTRKT
REVIEW | TRACK LIST
01. Gene Kelly / Singing In the Rain (Horizon)
02. SBTRKT / Wildfire (Yong Turks / Hostess)
03. V.I.V.E.K. / Spread Love (Deep Medi)
04. Silkie / Techfunk (Deep Medi)
05. Banda Black Rio / Som Preto (Far Out)
06. Seun Anikulapo-Kuti & Egypt 80 / You Can Run (Knitting Factory)
Work for Sanriku Project
Even three months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, many people are still forced to live in evacuation centers, and public attention is gradually shifting towards the nuclear disaster. However, those who have lost family, friends, homes, and jobs face each day with profound anxiety about the future.
In the Sanriku region along the coast of Iwate Prefecture, men engaged in fishing continue their work towards swift recovery. The women, who previously assisted with landings and shelling shellfish, have now lost that work and have begun creating accessories using the fishing gear available to them. These are the "Hamano Misanga" (Seaside Bracelets) called "Tamaki."
Each piece is carefully handcrafted, and their simple texture offers a warmth that mass-produced items lack. Furthermore, their design and quality have earned high praise from the fashion industry.
Hamano Misanga "Tamaki" (Set of 2)
Price | ¥1100
Sales in the Tokyo metropolitan area were slightly delayed from the original schedule, so it was introduced as being on sale during the program recording. However, sales officially begin on June 21st. Additionally, sales will now also be available in Sendai due to a sudden decision, so if you are in the area, please take a look at the actual products. Approximately half of the product price goes directly to the artisans, making your support visible through your purchase. For more details, please visit the official website. We ask for your cooperation.
Work for Sanriku Project
http://www.sanriku-shigoto-project.com
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