The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (1999 album)
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| The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 20 April 1999 | |||
| Genre | World, Japanese | |||
| Length | 77:30 | |||
| Label | World Music Network | |||
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The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan is a world music compilation album originally released in 1999. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series,[1] the album presents an eclectic mix of the music of Japan ranging from traditional Japanese music (including Ryukyuan and Ainu music) to J-pop by artists of the 1990s.[2]
Liner notes were written by Paul Fisher, a journalist and broadcaster specializing in Japanese music and founder of Far Side Music.[3] Phil Stanton—co-founder of the World Music Network—produced the album.[4] This release was followed by a second edition in 2008.
