In 1977, while the Sex Pistols or the Clash were changing the face of rock, in Okinawa Shokichi Kina and his family group Champloose were doing much the same. Their energy levels are up there with their British counterparts, as Okinawan tunes are speeded up with guitar and drums, yet the music keeps its Okinawan rootsy feel throughout with sanshin and high pitched hayashi backing vocals. Recorded in Kina's club in Koza, and has the best version of Haisai Ojisan.

Swap all weapons for Musical instruments. 60 minutes, 6 track DVD from the original Okinawan roots rebel rocker. Hana, Agarisachi, Mori No Hito Yo, Arirang and Haisai Ojisan.

Price:   £33.99

Classic album recorded in Hawaii in 1980, together with Ry Cooder. Features the first version of the beautiful 'Hana', plus other landmark tunes including 'Jing Jing'.

From 1990, Kina's comeback album. Features his father Shouei Kina, with elements of reggae and jazz. Another of Kina's classic albums.


Price:   £23.99

Released in 1991, and recorded in Paris with Martinique musicians, who add an African / Carribean flavour. Produced by Francois Breant.

Recorded in Okinawa, the group's sixth album of original material. Strong Okinawan feel, but includes elements of Irish music, soca, reggae and ska.


Price:   £23.99

Features collaborations with some of Japan's best rock bands including The Boom, Soul Flower Union, Zelda and Bo Gumbos. Highlights are 'Mori no Jin yo' for the Ainu, 'Soran' a classic Japananese min'yo song.

After 18 years, the second live album with the energy levels switched to full. Includes most of his best known songs.


Price:   £23.99

Retrospective of Kina's career including all his best known songs, plus live and remix versions.

Features 3 new songs, and re-recordings of classic material. The dance music influence to the fore, including great production by Oto and others.


Price:   £23.99

Back to basics album, of traditional shima uta. Kina still has more charisma than any other Okinawan singer.