Rockamenco‘s name already gives it away: this band’s music is a mix between rock and flamenco. When flamenco vocalist KSK Arita met blues rock guitarist Ichiro in 2004, they decided to create a unit to fuse these music styles together. The following year was spent writing songs, recruiting band members and, in 2006, they were ready to start and released their first single. Their catchy, soulful music with a hot, passionate Spanish influence also caught the attention of major label Avex, who offered them a contract.
Even though the combination might seem a little strange, the band is incredibly catchy and have managed to blend various styles together seamlessly. They’re truly unique, so be sure to check them out!
Discography:
Rockamenco [2006]
Morena [2007]
Esperanza [2008]
PASION [2008]
Release Recommendation: PASION [2008]
Their recent release and first full album that came out in February this year. The album contains most songs from the previously released singles, so is therefore a good collection of Rockamenco‘s work.
Popularity: 2% [?]
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Although she got into Japanese music through visual kei, she has now moved onto different sorts of music such as pop, alternative/indie rock and will talk your ears off about anything related to reggae in Japan. More information on this creature can be found at 
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I got Pasion as a bonus disc from CDJapan and didn’t even put it on for months, but now I’ve finally started playing it I think it’s a great album. I keep humming bits of it all the time!