Tateishi festa 2009

This is Tateishi festa in Aoto district of Tokyo. This time they had some nice performances and also samba parade. As I understand many foreigners live in that area.

For your attention two songs from two performances I found interesting. First one is two string instrument from China called erhu or Chinese violin. It was good idea to have accompaning music on speakers.


Video: Erhu or Chinese violin

It's unusual to see country band in Asia, I think. This group warmed our hearths with cheerful bluegrass songs. Group has banjo, guitar, violin, mandolin and second banjo.


Video: country music band Upstone

Festival page is here in Japanese.