Osaka Monaurail Discuss James Brown & Japanese Funk In Sydney


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Osaka Monaurail are the high energy funk band from Japan who have spread the word on funk for the past 20 years. Taking their cues from greats like Ray Charles and James Brown, they deliver a heavy dose of funk with a Japanese sensibility. They've toured with greats such as one of James Browns' funky divas, Marva Whitney, and trombonist Fred Wesley, and gathered fans worldwide thanks to their clear and concise delivery of the funk.

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While in Australia on tour earlier this month, I had a chat with the frontman Ryo at Sydney’s iconic music venue The Basement. Ryo discussed Osaka Monaurail's music, what inspired him to embark on a career in music, how the bands feels about being labelled as "Japanese funk" and the curious case of the brassieres of Barcelona.


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