Akiko Yano - Iroha Ni Konpeitou LPWewantsounds present a reissue of Akiko Yano's Iroha Ni Konpeitou, originally released in 1977. Another superb Akiko Yano album and one of her funkiest, highlighting her singing and songwriting talents. Iroha Ni Konpeitou is perhaps Akiko Yano's best known album in the Western world not just because of its striking front cover a shot by famed photographer Bishin Jumonji featuring Akiko holding an inflatable dolphin. A slick mix of Japanese pop and New

Mysterious Encounter

Taeko Ohnuki and Tatsuo Hayachi to name a few

a collage-like piece featuring bird motives and a tropical soundscape closes the album with an experimental note

Tokairin focuses on Western pop covers such as "GOIN’ OUT OF MY HEAD" and “WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE” with funky arrangements by Korgen and Hiromasa Suzuki

Buck Shorter

Tomas Barfod

“Aijin”

and much more

Gyatei gyatei (drumming)

Tetsuro Tanba and Miyoko Akaza

Electricity

and liner notes to enjoy