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Japanese music is a mixed bag of classical music and pop music. Most of these pop songs are kind of fad that vanish as fast as they arrive. Somehow, Japanese music has not been able to make a strong mark on world music stage. The bubblegum pop music of Japan is however, quite popular among Japanese people. Yet, if one wants to have a true glimpse of Japanese music, then classical music tells us a great deal. Classical as well as folk music show us richness of Japanese culture.
We need not emphasize how crucial the country is to economy of world. In same way, its folk music has a loyal fan following and an underlying strength. The deadly combination of folk and classical music can only be felt if you listen to it. This distinctive musical blend includes lots of innovation and intensity. The artists of Japanese music give their body and soul to make this combination work.
Japanese classical music is segregated into two important styles of Gagaku and Shomyo. The former one is kind of orchestral court music whereas later one is Buddhist chanting. The Gagaku has further categories of folk, shintoist religious music and saibara. Nogaku is an appealing form of music. At the core of Nogaku is chorus, flute, tsuzumi drum and other instruments.
Apart from classical and folk music, other genres have also found popularity in Japan.
The modern styles that have found niches are, rock, salsa, reggae, tango, electro, rock, punk and metal. Country music is also quite popular in the country.
Famous singers and bands include, Boredoms, Guitar Wolf, The Boom, Kosugi Takehisa, Acidman, Nanjo Asahito, GLAY, Haino Keiji, The 5,6,7,8's, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Buck-Tick, B'z, Bleach03, The Blue Hearts, The Golden Cups, Brahman, The Brilliant Green, Dir en grey and GO!GO!7188 among others.
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