KUNI-KEN
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KUNI-KENThe Shamisen Brothers band KUNI-KEN wish to share shamisen of Japan with the world.The Brothers are from Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
KUNIAKI (the eldest) and KENJI (the youngest) form the band KUNI-KEN.
They have performed in various Asian countries such as Singapore, India, Dubai and Macao. Their original song fused with rock music was used in a TV commercial in India to promote TOYOTA. They have performed with the Japanese dancer TAKAHIRO, in Singapore, who had participated in Madonna's world tour. KUNI-KEN also co-starred with Tokura, a freestyle foot baller who actively performs overseas.
Past Performances
-KUNI-KEN one-man gig at the 2005 Love earth EXPO Dome (Japan), which successfully achieved a full house of 3,000 seats.
- Their original song "NIBACHI-MUGEN (Two plectrums and Six strings) " was used for a TV and radio commercial to promote Toyota, which aired in India in 2007, they also performed in 2 cities in India playing 4 performances.
- Played national anthems representing six countries with shamisen at the "World Figure Skating International Tournament, and the Opening Reception" in 2009.
- Attracted media attention as Asian based artists, after the appearance in "Cool Japan", the event conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in Singapore in 2011.
Genre: Japanese Traditional Instruments RockActive Area: Indian,Dubai,Singapore
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