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), Festival Transmusicales Rennes 24 (FR) , ENSN (NL), Pin Conference (MK), Fifty Lab (BE), Womad Cáceres (SP), Dour Festival (DE), Sziget Festival (HU), Colours of Ostrava Festival (CZ), Fusion Festival (Karl Kutter Stage) - Lärz (DE)
Tour 2024
17.01 Eurosonic Groningen (NL)
01.05 Festival international de la Soupe Lille (FR)
02.05 Le Molodoï Strasbourg (FR / 68)
03.05 Stanser Musiktage Stans (CH)
04.05 Centro Civico Delicias Zaragoza (ES)
05.05 Teatre del Raval (SONS) Castellón (ES)
07.05 Civican Pamplona (ES)
08.05 Almacenes Kuivi Oviedo (ES)
10.05 Kutxa Kluba San Sebastian (ES)
11.05 Teatro Albeitar León (ES)
13.05 Berlin (DE) TBA
16.05 Grounds Rotterdam (NL)
17.05 Ancienne Belgique Brussels (BE)
06.06 Düsseldorf (DE) TBA
08.06 Ethno Port Poznan (PL)
14.06 Les 5 Continents Martigny (CH)
21.06 Baden (CH) TBA
23.06 INmusic Festival Zagreb (HR)
26.06 Loulé (PT) TBA
27.06 Festival Les Musicaves (FR / 71)
28.06 Extra Bal Tour (FR / 37)
29.06 Europavox Clermont-Ferrand (FR / 63)
03.07 Lublin (PL) TBA
05.07 Førde Festival Førde (NO)
06.07 Wilde Weide Festival Kraggenburg (NL)
18.07 Zwarte Cross Lichtenvoorde (NL)
20.07 Les Vieilles Charrues Carhaix (FR / 29)
23.07 Chamonix (FR / 74) TBA
25.07 Ax-les-Thermes (FR) TBA
26.07 Toulouse (FR) TBA
27.07 Esperanzah Festival Floreffe (BE)
03.08 Fest du Bout du Monde Crozon (FR / 29)
05.08 Café Théodore Trédrez-Loquémeau (FR / 22)
06.08 Les Mercredis Musiques du Monde Erquy (FR / 22)
07.08 Nantes (FR / 44) TBA
08.08 Fest du Chant de Marin Paimpol (22)
13.09 Fest Hop Pop Hop Orléans (FR / 45)
14.09 Mayenne (FR / 53) TBA
05.10 Den Haag (NL) TBA
08.10 Vilvoorde (BE) TBA
11.10 Nancy (FR / 54) TBA
12.10 Nancy (FR / 54) TBA
17.10 Aubenas (FR / 07) TBA
18.10 Albertville (FR / 74) TBA
15.11 Plauen (DE) TBA
22.11 Creil (FR) TBA
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