The Japanese - Irish connection
For thoes of you who don't know Dale Russ, a great West Coast American Irish fiddler and teacher, played with a guitarist named Junji Shirota. Jungi had moved back to Japan and I'd lost touch with his presence on recordings and then youtube videos.
A couple of years ago I found Dale playing with Junji in Japan. A great find I thought. But then I discovered Jungi's partner, Mareka Naito. Wow what a musician. An amazing fiddler who plays mandolin, concertina and Irish harp with superb skill and good taste.
Apparently there are regular sessions in Japan and I'd sure like to be at one of them.
Here is a little project they made during the Covid 'lockdown'. I'm glad they are back.
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