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Akara
This band makes for an unexpected mix of traditionnal japanese instruments and modern rock'n'roll!
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Let's Rock! Akara is a three member band with an stand-out feature: in addition to hard rock-inspired guitar riffs, they use traditional Japanese instruments for a highly effective hybrid style.
Each member uses a 100% Japanese instrument: a Koto (string), a Shinobue (bamboo flute), a Nokan (No flute), and a Tsuzumi (drum).
The band formed in 2014 around multilingual singer MIKIKO and released their latest EP “World of Revenge” in 2023.
Japan Expo had the pleasure of introducing to its frenzied crowds the band with their strong self-proclaimed “J-trad Rock”.
The festival is quite the opportunity for the band to perform covers of cult anime songs.
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