Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2012

Blending Indian music, bellydance and dub, Tokyo musician Makyo has forged new ground as a producer. Of late he’s turned in a more acoustic direction, adding Indian hammer dulcimer player Jimi Miyashita, oud virtuoso Madoka, percussionist Tateiwa and belly dancer Hayati to his band. Makyo himself provides beats and electronics to the delicate and vibrant mix. He notes this is about “real live music, not just pressing play on a laptop. Electronic music gear these days has the flexibility to do a lot of stuff in real-time.”

Tsukimiru, Mar 29 (listing).