Jagatara

Jagatara was a Japanese band centered on Edo Akemi. They are renowned for their unique sound, which has been described as a mixture of rock, especially punk, funk and reggae.

The band formed in March, 1979, and released their first album 'Nanban Torai' 「南蛮渡来」in 1982. Their multi-musical approach resulted in collaborations with differing artists from around the world, such as Mute Beat, John Zorn, and Mahotella Queens. On January 27, 1990, Edo died, and the band broke up shortly after. Since that time there has been an annual concert held by the Shinjuku loft venue in honour of the band, featuring numerous guest musicians performing Jagatara songs.

Jagatara reunited as Jagatara2020 for the first time in 30 years and released the single "Nijiiro Fanfare" on January 29, 2020.^[1]

Band members[edit]

Edo Akemi a.k.a. Edo Masataka (江戸アケミ/ 江戸正孝)—Vocals
- Edo died in an accident while taking a bath on January 27, 1990.
Ebby (永井章 Nagai Akira)—Guitar
Nabe (渡邊正己 Watanabe Masami)—Bass
Oto (村田尚紀 Murata Naotoshi)—Guitar
Shino-chan (篠田昌已 Shinoda Masami)—Saxophone
Teiyū (中村貞祐 Nakamura Teiyū)—Drums
Yoshida Tetsuji (吉田哲治 Yoshida Tetsuji)—Trumpet
Yahiro Tomohiro (八尋知洋 Yahiro Tomohiro)—Percussion
Murata-kun (村田陽一 Murata Yōichi)—Trombone
Emerson Kitamura (北村賢治 Kitamura Kenzi)—Keyboards
Minami Sasuga (南潤子 Minami Junko)—Chorus&Dance
Yukarie (塚越優香 Tukakoshi Yukari)—Chorus & Dance, Saxophone

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

'Last Tango in Juku' EP/Record ('Ankokutairiku Jagatara', 1982/5)
'Kazoku Hyaku Kei/Pussy Doctor/Nippon Kabushikigaisha' EP/CD (1985/3)
'Uki Uki' Live 12" (1987/4)
'Ja Bom Be' Live 12" (1988/3)
'Tango' CD (1989/4)
'Ja・Bom・Be' Ja・Bom・Be+Uki Uki [Reissue] (1990/3)

Album[edit]

'Nanban Torai' LP ('Ankokutairiku Jagatara', 1982/5)
'Kun to odoriakaso u hinode o miru made' LIVE LP (1985/10)
'Hadaka no Ousama' LP (1987/3)
'Robinson's Garden' [Movie Soundtrack] LP (1987/10)
'Nise Yogensha Domo' LP (1987/12)
'Sore Kara' CD (1989/4)
'Gokutsubushi' CD (1989/12)
'Sora Sore' CD (1990/5)
'Oasobi' CD (1990/6)
'Jagatara Naki Jagatara' Live CD (1993/2/7)

Compilation[edit]

'Seireki 2000nen Bunno Hansei' CD (1993/2/24)
'Golden Best' CD (2004/12/22)

Video[edit]

Tengoku Chuusha no Hiru - VHS
Mi・N・Na - VHS
Rei no Yatsu - VHS
Hey Google - VHS
Nan Nokocchai I - VHS/DVD
Nan Nokocchai II - VHS/DVD
Nan Nokocchai III - VHS/DVD
Baby! Gokigen ni Yatterukai
Kono!! (Mou Gamandekina) - DVD

References[edit]

^ "活動再開JAGATARAがニューシングル発売、渋谷クアトロでライブ" (in Japanese). Natalie. November 22, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.

External links[edit]

Jagatara official website (Japanese language)

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[1] "活動再開JAGATARAがニューシングル発売、渋谷クアトロでライブ" (in Japanese). Natalie. November 22, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.

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