{"product_id":"minyo-crusaders-from-japan-with-love-lp","title":"Minyo Crusaders - From Japan with Love (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinyo Crusaders - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Japan with Love (LP)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreorder expected July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMinyo Crusaders\u003c\/strong\u003e rework traditional Japanese folk songs (minyo) with Latin, African and Caribbean rhythms to create some of the most infectious music between South America and Japan. The punchy and inventive arrangements of this ten-piece big band breathe new life into these traditional working-class folk songs, and the band have received high acclaims from NPR, The Guardian, The Times and many others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CbhPvjihE8GhHJJn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rEuORo4cJaM01o06\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Ye2ZIrRqFzgoLdtI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"NYBGfFJCcpAzAiZs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"PLb3QVvoh4MUhks0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jbPaa61Cpu07Wc13\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Sy7WQOG6s_gcuWyw\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"352\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/prerelease\/1Rugca8ESXFSBrCMkH6c2n?utm_source=generator\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 26, \u003cstrong\u003eMinyo Crusaders\u003c\/strong\u003e will release \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minyo-crusaders.lnk.to\/withlove\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Japan with Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a vibrant new album that reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs (\u003cstrong\u003emin’yō\u003c\/strong\u003e) through the lens of global rhythms. The album was announced today with the release of the lead single “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minyo-crusaders.lnk.to\/withlove\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.” “Min’yō is both the closest and most distant folk music for Japanese people,” says bandleader \u003cstrong\u003eKatsumi Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e. “Its essence is deeply embedded in us, even if we don’t always recognize it.” \u003cem\u003eFrom Japan with Love\u003c\/em\u003e is rooted in the band’s deep affection for min’yō — a celebration of the music itself, its richness, and its enduring ability to resonate across cultures. Through this lens, the songs reveal the emotional depth they carry, from expressions of human connection and family ties to a sense of longing for one’s hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe data-airgap-id=\"23\" name=\"fitvid0\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-127=\"true\" id=\"701101018\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-180298893_223=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/La9b7a2yZNU?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/www.bluenote.com\" title=\"民謡クルセイダーズ, Frente Cumbiero – 花笠音頭 (Official Music Video)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We’ve reimagined min’yō — songs that have been passed down through everyday life across Japan — through the global musical influences that have shaped us, blending them with diverse rhythms and grooves,” says \u003cstrong\u003eKoichiro Osawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band’s producer and musical director. “We hope this music can travel beyond language and borders, opening new doors and bringing a sense of richness to listeners around the world.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSongs including “\u003cstrong\u003eHokkai Bon Uta\u003c\/strong\u003e,” “\u003cstrong\u003eHanagasa Ondo\u003c\/strong\u003e,” “\u003cstrong\u003eShigesa Bushi\u003c\/strong\u003e,” and “\u003cstrong\u003eIyo Manzai\u003c\/strong\u003e” are reinterpreted with a balance of respect and reinvention, preserving their spirit while opening them to new global contexts. The album also marks the first time Minyo Crusaders have incorporated guest artists into a full-length studio release. Japanese vocalists \u003cstrong\u003eChitose Hajime\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSaya Asakura\u003c\/strong\u003e appear alongside longtime collaborators \u003cstrong\u003eFrente Cumbiero\u003c\/strong\u003e, expanding the band’s cross-cultural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead single “Hanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero” offers a compelling preview of the album’s direction, drawing inspiration from the cumbia standard “\u003cstrong\u003eCumbia en Do Menor\u003c\/strong\u003e” while seamlessly blending Japanese folk traditions with Latin, African, and Caribbean rhythmic elements. “We just think min’yō is fun — and cool,” says lead vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eFreddie Tsukamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. “No need to overthink it. We hope people of all generations can simply sing, dance, and enjoy it in their own way.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the release, the band will embark on extensive touring across North America and Europe. Building on recent years of global activity — including performances at Primavera Sound Bogotá, Roskilde, WOMAD UK, and Sziget — Minyo Crusaders continue to establish themselves as a vital force on the international stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For us, this has always been a journey,” adds Tanaka. “Through the music, the people we meet, and the places we go, we keep discovering new meanings in these songs. We hope listeners will join us for the next chapter – and experience the joy and beauty of min’yō.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eArtist：Minyo Crusaders\u003cbr\u003eTitle：From Japan with Love\u003cbr\u003eFormat：LP\u003cbr\u003eCAT#：UCJJ-9059\u003cbr\u003eBarcode：4988031862902\u003cbr\u003ePrice：$50 USD\u003cbr\u003eLabel：Universal Music\u003cbr\u003eExpected：July 17th, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIMINAL Music Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52297600565560,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/4280\/2232\/files\/from-japan-with-love_a6e65900-b254-43fe-8165-73606909e878.jpg?v=1777603243","url":"https:\/\/liminalmusic.shop\/products\/minyo-crusaders-from-japan-with-love-lp","provider":"LIMINAL Music Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}