How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer

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Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

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Speaks Volumes sits down with the remarkable individuals who make a unique contribution to the music industry. Hosted by professional music fan Derrick Gee, Speaks Volumes uncovers the stories behind our favourite artists and songs via thoughtful and granular conversations, gifting us with a deeper appreciation for the music we know and love. Support the podcast and access exclusive Speaks Volumes content: Patreon.com/gee_derrick.

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How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer

Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

1 hour 9 minutes 42 seconds

1 year ago

How Japanese Listening Bars Took Over the World, with Filmmaker Nick Dwyer

Kissa is so much more than just playing records in a cafe or bar.

In "Nick Dwyer Speaks Volumes," Derrick dives into the rich history of jazz kissa - also known as listening cafes - Japanese hi-fi culture, and ponders the good and bad of trendy, Japanese-inspired record bars in the west.

Notable Kissa mentioned in this episode: Cafe Lion, Eigakan, Basie, Milonga Nueva, Posy, Rhinoçéros (Berlin), Hosoi (Stockholm), ESP Hi Fi (Denver, USA)

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