No.342 Monthly Yaima March 2023 issue

" Island Band Scene"

1. Talking about the island's band scene from the 1960s to the 2000s (roundtable discussion)
2. Ishigaki Island band scene
3. Characteristics and historical background

The theme was island bands, but the word "band" covers a wide range of genres, including jazz, light music, brass bands, and rock. (Omitted) Ultimately, music can be summed up in the following sentence: "Whenever, wherever, with whomever. Even if no one else is around, keep on making music. That's good."

Special feature Osamu Shimajiri