It's Saturday Nite Live!
Marku: Biwa Meets Electronica
18:30 - 21:00, April 19, 2025
A trailblazing duo, Marku is composed of Satsuma Biwa master Kunsui Kamada and guitarist/arranger Tenshi Maruyama. Their music revolves around the theme of inheriting and elevating the Satsuma Biwa - a traditional Japanese instrument cherished by Samurai.
Through their compositions, listeners are immersed in a world of temporal depth, spatial richness, fragility and vibrant energy. Their evocative performances create vivid imagery, making it feel as though the music itself materializes before your eyes. This innovative sound represents the concept of "Onko Chishin" - learning from the past to create something new - offering a one-of-a-kind artistic experience that only Marku can deliver.
Check out Marku’s cover renditions of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature," Radiohead's "I Promise," and their original "Kotone."
And remember SNL is free for FCCJ members! For guests & non-members, there is a 1,000 yen music charge, an incredible bargain for Tokyo entertainment. Please note the charge will apply to all guests and non members who are in the SNL venue at any time after the commencement of the first set.
Coming Up:
- April 12 Ska Face Tokyo
- April 19 Biwa Meets Electronica
- May 10 R&B: Good Harvest
- May 31 Rock ‘n’ Roll: Mamonaku with Rich Freeman
The Entertainment Committee