Ainu Folk

Ainu folk music, originating from the indigenous Ainu people of Japan's Hokkaido region and parts of Russia, embodies the community's spiritual connection with nature and their ancestral traditions. This genre typically features haunting, repetitive chants and a rich tapestry of rhythmic patterns, often manifesting through vocal performances and traditional instruments like the tonkori, a plucked string instrument. Modern artists such as Oki Dub Ainu Band and Kila & Oki blend these ancient sounds with contemporary elements, creating a fusion that maintains the essence of Ainu heritage while appealing to global audiences. Themes of storytelling, nature, and shamanistic rituals are prevalent, ensuring that the cultural identity of the Ainu people is preserved and celebrated through their music.

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Ukouk Remixes, Pt. 02
Ep - 5 Tracks - Released September 6, 2024
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OKI
Umeko Ando
Oki Dub Ainu Band
MAREWREW
Group from Hokkaido
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  1. September 6, 2024
  2. August 9
  3. May 10
  4. April 12
  5. March 15
  6. September 1, 2023
  7. August 18
  8. August 11
  9. August 2
  10. July 19
  11. November 2, 2022
  12. October 19
  13. February 4
  14. January 19
  15. November 24, 2021
  16. August 7, 2020
  17. December 1, 2019
  18. September 4
  19. January 18
  20. December 14, 2018
  21. August 31
  22. October 27, 2017
  23. April 21
  24. April 6, 2016
  25. March 9
  26. February 12, 2014
  27. September 10, 2012
  28. August 8
  29. March 14
  30. April 16, 2011
  31. April 1
  32. July 14, 2010
  33. June 23
  34. January 13
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    月光
    1 tracks
  35. October 14, 2009
  36. December 3, 2006
  37. October 2
  38. October 17, 2004
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    Dub Ainu
    6 tracks
  39. June 2, 2002
  40. December 1, 2001
  1. September 6, 2024
  2. August 9
  3. May 10
  4. September 1, 2023
  5. August 18
  6. February 4, 2022
  7. December 1, 2019
  8. September 4
  9. December 14, 2018
  10. August 31
  11. April 21, 2017
  12. April 6, 2016
  13. March 9
  14. February 12, 2014
  15. September 10, 2012
  16. August 8
  17. March 14
  18. April 16, 2011
  19. April 1
  20. July 14, 2010
  1. April 12, 2024
  2. March 15
  3. August 11, 2023
  4. August 2
  5. July 19
  6. November 2, 2022
  7. October 19
  8. January 19
  9. November 24, 2021
  10. August 7, 2020
  11. January 18, 2019
  12. October 27, 2017
  13. January 13, 2010
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    月光
    1 tracks