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City Pop Waves Presents Masayoshi Takanaka
Crystal Palace Bowl in LondonFri, Aug 7, 2026 · 04:00 PM
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City Pop Waves presents Masayoshi Takanaka is a Music / Jazz / Jazz event at Crystal Palace Bowl in London.
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Masayoshi Takanaka, the legendary Japanese guitarist and pioneer of city pop, headlines a special London edition of City Pop Waves. The lineup also features Palace Bowl Presents, Himiko Kikuchi, Ginger Root, and Junko Yagami, offering a deep dive into the genre's iconic sounds.
Attendees can expect live performances that capture the essence of Japan's 1980s urban pop scene. The event brings together both established figures and contemporary acts keeping the city pop spirit alive.
This concert is a rare opportunity to experience Takanaka's virtuosic guitar work and the smooth, melodic grooves of city pop in a live setting. For fans of the genre, it's an unmissable evening of nostalgia and discovery.
🎟️ Tickets from £63
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Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka is a Japanese musician and record producer. Known for his virtuosic guitar playing and skilled musicianship, Takanaka rose to fame and achieved commercial success during the 1970s and 1980s. He composes and performs across various different music genres.
Himiko Kikuchi
Himiko Kikuchi is a Japanese jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger.
Ginger Root
Ginger Root (姜根) is an American indie soul music project from Huntington Beach, California, led by singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Cameron Lew.
Junko Yagami
Junko Yagami , is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Aichi Prefecture. She has released 25 albums, including six live concert albums, and is a notable figure in Japanese music of the 1970s and 1980s. Since her marriage in 1986, she has also recorded under the name "June Stanley".
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