Milligan Beaumont hosts her 2nd Halloween extravaganza: Intergalactic Folk Horror. Headlining the stage will be MITSUNE. Based in Berlin, Mitsune’s sound is a Japanese folk fusion of psychedelic, cinematic, ritual performances with a punky mentality.
Supported by the haunting melodie’s of The Crooked Penny; 3 piece female folk band. Finishing the night with a cosmic music .
Get ready to be abducted to another planet!
Dress code: intergalactic folk horror
Mitsune is a Japanese folk fusion band based in Berlin, with members hailing from Japan, Australia, Germany and Greece. Fronted by a powerful trio of female shamisen players, accompanied with percussion and double bass, Mitsune take their love of Japanese folk music and infuse it with jazz, psychedelic and cinematic music to create an evocative music fusion experience.
The heart and soul of Mitsune is the Tsugaru shamisen, a 3-stringed Japanese lute once favoured by blind folks and itinerant musicians of olden Japan. Mitsune both honours and modernises shamisen tradition, conveying folklore imagery, personal and cultural stories and raw emotion through this ancient instrument. They perform reimagined Japanese folk songs and original compositions filled with virtuosity, driving beats and wild group vocals. On stage, Mitsune delivers a visual and sartorial feast, where tradition meets avant-garde, their shows spiced with an ever-present sense of joy and fantasy.
“Since their inception, the group have cultivated a sense of maturity that shines on their sophomore album Hazama, which exudes confidence, energy and creativity.. Fun and eclectic, while maintaining a strong sense of identity, Hazama is a fantastic second release from an ensemble with an ocean of creative potential.”
- Songlines Magazine, 2022
“Mitsune have carved out a unique niche thanks to their respect for the tradition and for the open-minded approach that led to the creation of this startlingly original music.”
- Rock N Reel Magazine, 2022
“Through their vocal harmonies and use of traditional instruments..the outfit delivers immersive performances across the record.”
- Rolling Stone India, 2022
“consistently excellent. If you need a contemporary introduction to the world of Tsugaru shamisen, this is it.” - Songlines Magazine, 2019
Link to their WOMEX info