Past Event

magro

3rd Feb 2012

Presenter: Shu Liu in association with magro
Website: http://toypusher.ddo.jp/
Event Duration: 180 minutes

Hailing from Tokyo, magro is a nostalgic alternative Japanese music group. They call themselves Native Tokyo Wanderers, who travel continuously in groups to weave into the hearts of the modern Japanese population a new generation of folklore and storytelling.  

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo city, the group call themselves a Neo-Tribe representing their pride in the Japanese heritage, spirit and tradition.

Playing a unique blend of past and present styles, their music has been influenced by foreign genres and styles such as the blues, jazz, afro-Cuban and psychedelic rock, which has then been cleverly combined with the time-honoured traditional Japanese instruments.

Their songs stimulate the senses with nostalgic harmonic vocals and poetic lyrics. magro is both an evolving folklore, as well as a musical representative of the modern Japanese’s spirit and heart.