Marewrew / OKI

In the organizer's words:

Tradition is passed on in a circle

The hypnotic singing of Rekpo, Mayunkiki and Hisae, the three singers of the Japanese group Marewrew, unfolds like dub music: they sit in a circle, one begins, the others start slightly out of phase. "Ukouk" is the name of this traditional canon song of the Ainu, who have inhabited the northern region of the Japanese archipelago, especially the island of Hokkaido, since time immemorial. Marewrew's fresh versions shed a whole new light on these fascinating songs, which have been passed down exclusively by word of mouth for generations. Traditionally sung by an all-female vocal group, the concert at the Elbphilharmonie will feature the famous Japanese musician OKI, who not only sings but also plays hand percussion and the five-stringed Ainu harp Tonkori.

Cast

Marewrew

Rekpovocals
Mayunkikivocals
Hisae Kawamuravocals

OKITonkori, hand percussion, vocals

Program

Ukouk - traditional canon singing of the Ainu from the Japanese island of Hokkaido

Venue: Elbphilharmonie / Small Hall

Organizer: HamburgMusik