Information for New York Tokyo Music Festival content: HIFANA

Title
Hifana at the New York Tokyo Music Festival, 2006

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Production
New York Tokyo Music Festival

Introduction
HIFANA performed live at the New York Tokyo Music Festival held in New York’s Central Park on September 30, 2006

Story
As the brainchild of WK Tokyo Lab, HIFANA has become a tangible reality. Where the genre of electronic music has transformed itself into one that utilizes preprogrammed synching and a test of iPod-proficiency, this electronic duo, hailing from Kichijoji, Japan, has set hurdles for genre categorization. While many electronic acts today show artists glued to their turntables and laptops, electro-percussionists “Juicy” and “Keizomachine!” are seen hitting their samplers and cutting beats using real-time samplers. No pre programming with these guys.

In November 2003, HIFANA released their first album "Fresh Push Breakin'.” The album utilized full use of the sequencer, a terrific mix of native instruments, Okinawan music, natural sounds, scratch and human beatbox, together with a remarkable sense of humor. “Fresh Push Breakin’” was selected by various media as one of the best CDs of 2004. The music video "FATBROS" by W+K Tokyo LAB was based on illustrations by HIFANA member, Juicy, and his brother, MAHARO. The video has won various awards including the Space Shower Music Video Award 04: Best CG/Animation Video Award, 2004 ONE SHOW FILM (NYC), and D&AD 2004 (LONDON).

Contact
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Website
http://www.hifana.com