Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009

Ethno-electronica label Dakini Records celebrates ten years of its signature performance series by returning to its old haunt at Aoyama Cay with an all-star lineup of musicians, DJs and dancers. Founder Makyo has reformed as a live act for the first time in a decade, and will play “Hindustani dub” featuring instruments like the santoor, hammer dulcimer, tabla, rebab and saz; “mystical dancer” Hayati will also appear. The bill is rounded out by Middle Eastern percussion unit Sag Chana, ambient electronic-Arabic fusion group Amamania, and a cohort of belly dancers, including tribal fusion goddesses E-chan, Milla (pictured) and Mongolian dancer Yulduz. Incense provided.

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Dakini Nights. Exotic, ambient: DJs Makyo, Hiyoshi, etc. Live: Makyo, etc. Nov 14, from 9pm, ¥3,500. Omotesando. Tel: 03-3498-5790. www.spiral.co.jp