Kumio Kurachi

Kurachi started his musical practice in Tokyo and since the 80s has

actively played and toured all over Japan. Now he is based in Fukuoka, the biggest city in Kyushu, the southern island of Japan.

Kurachi's unique guitar tunings are inspired by the Koto. Kurachi puts several capotastos -cut in halves- through the guitar neck. His lyrical world is very surreal, unexpected and surprising and his singing style could refer to chanson or theatrical plays.

Kurachi is highly respected and admired by many great musicians. He has played with Yoshimitsu Ichiraku aka. Dora Video, Kazuhisa Uchihashi, Seiichi Yamamoto, Tenniscoats, Howe Gelb, Tara Jane O'Neil, Tori Kudo and more.

Besides his solo project Kurachi plays in his own trio with Naruyoshi Kikuchi(sax) and Akira Sotoyama (drums).

Kurachi is also an illustrator, painter and cartoonist.

This 2-day residency will be Kurachi’s first concerts outside of Japan.. Don't miss this rare chance!

LINKS:

http://hirunohikari.com/kurachikumio.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEoNTliAKew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU8ZsthHny8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOR6xlIJJh8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=490XUNigiuM

Taku Unami

Born in 1976, Tokyo. Laptop and guitar player, improviser, composer and founder of hibari music label. Band leader of HOSE and member of Otomo's ONJO.

Tonight Unami perform solo as a support for Kurachi.

http://hibarimusic.com/