Mitsune
Japanese Folk Fusion
“Consistently excellent. If you need a contemporary introduction to the world of Tsugaru shamisen, this is it.” Songlines Magazine
Mitsune blends traditional Japanese folksong with psychedelic, cinematic and ritual music, crafting original compositions that breathe new life into ancient narratives The Berlin-based 4-piece serves modern folklore with driving beats, raw emotion, and decadent costume design. With its multicultural tapestry of musicians from Japan, Australia and Greece, Mitsune has attracted attention worldwide, with praise from publications like Rolling Stone and Songlines magazine ("consistently excellent", "an ensemble with an ocean of potential"). Their album Hazama entered the Transglobal World Music Chart's Top 10 and was nominated for the German Record Critic's Prize, and a follow-up is set for release in 2025.
Album Hazama
“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
News
• Womex 2024
• New Single octobre 25
• New Album 2025
Highlights
Womex 24 (UK), ************ 24 (FR/TBA), Womad Cáceres (SP), Dour Festival (DE), Sziget Festival (HU), Colours of Ostrava Festival (CZ), Fusion Festival (Karl Kutter Stage) - Lärz (DE)
Tour 2024
24.02 Folk Alliance Kansas City (USA)
29.02 Strom Munich (DE)
01.03 Gebäude 9 Cologne (DE)
02.03 MOJO Club Hamburg (DE)
09.03 Festsaal Kreuzberg Berlin (DE
06.04 Trillke-Gut Hildesheim (DE)
07.04 Franz Mehlhose Erfurt (DE)
10.04 Le Bout du Monde Vevey (CH)
11.04 Café Littéraire Bienne/Biel (CH)
12.04 Kulturpunkt Flawil Flawil (CH)
13.04 Kulturhaus Royal Baden (CH)
05.05 Japanmarkt Berlin (DE)
10.05 WOMAD Cáceres Cáceres (SP)
17.05 Karneval der Kulturen Berlin (DE)
25.05 Aleste Festival Madeira (PT)
15.06 Suppe&Mucke @ RAW-Gelände Berlin (DE)
21.06 EDEN Charleroi (BE)
22.06 The Merode Brussels (BE)
13.07 Eastern Tunes Festival Velky Senov (CZ)
18.07 DOUR Festival Dour (BE)
20.07 Colours of Ostrava Festival Ostrava (CZ)
25.07 MalJam Jumble Dresden (DE)
26.07 New River Studios London (UK)
28.07 Cambridge Folk Festival Cambridge (UK)
02.08 Urkult Festival Näsåker (SE)
11.08 Sziget Festival Budapest (HU)
14.08 Olevodroom Leuven (BE)
15.08 Circus Bende Festival Amsterdam (NL
16.08 Lowlands Festival Biddinghuizen (NL)
18.08 Bucht der Träumer Festival Helenesee (DE)
31.08 Organic Beats Festival Braunschweig (DE)
01.09 Luftschloss Berlin (DE)
24.10 WOMEX Manchester (UK)
07.11 Savoy Theatre HELSINKI (FIN)
09.11 Festival du Bout du Monde Vevey (CH)
10.11 Le Cargö Caen (FR)
07.12 TBA Rennes (FR)
08.12 TBA Paris (FR)
Booking Info
Booking France
Thibault +33 6 60 68 26 08
Booking international
4 musicians based in Berlin, available all year round except from 20.01 to 28.02 2025
Shiomi Kawaguchi - Shamisen, Vocals, Shinobue
Youka Snell - Shamisen, Vocals
Daigo Nakai - Bass, Vocals
Petros Tzekos - Percussion