Nenes' Koza Dabasa: Okinawa in the World Music Market

Koza Dabasa explores Okinawa's island culture and its ghosts of war through the lens of Nenes, a four-woman pop group that draws on the distinctiveness and exoticism of Okinawan musical tradition. Henry Johnson listens to Koza Dabasa as a representation of Okinawa's relationship with the Japanese music industry and with the broader themes of international warfare and local tourism. 33 1/3 Global is a series related to but independent from 33 1/3 that takes the format of short, music-based books and brings the focus to music throughout the world, with initial volumes focusing on Japanese and Brazilian music and also including volumes on the popular music of Australia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Koza Dabasa delves into the island culture of Okinawa and its lingering ghosts of war through the lens of Nenes, a four-woman pop group that draws on the unique and exotic aspects of Okinawan musical tradition. Okinawa, a tropical paradise and the setting of some of the most brutal battles of World War II, boasts a distinct culture and a complex history. Its musical traditions differ from those of other parts of Japan, featuring unique instrumentation, poetic forms, and musical scales. Nenes emphasizes its cultural distinctiveness as Okinawan through its music, fashion, imagery, and performance style. Henry Johnson views Koza Dabasa as a reflection of Okinawa's relationship with the Japanese music industry and the broader themes of international warfare and local tourism. 33 1/3 Global, a series related to but distinct from 33 1/3, adopts the format of the original series of short, music-based books and centers on music worldwide. The series will initially focus on Japanese and Brazilian music, but will also include volumes on popular music from Australia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, among others.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 134 x 210 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501351235