Artists Performing at the Summer Festival FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’16 (Fuji Rock)
We’re putting together playlists of the must-hear lineup from FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL—Japan’s flagship summer music festival since 1997!
- FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL | Music Festival / Event
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- The appeal of the experiential summer festival “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Fuji Rock)”
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- Performing artists at the metropolitan rock festival “METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL (Metrock) 2016”
- Artists performing at the rock festival “VIVA LA ROCK 2016 (Viva La Rock)”
- Spring festival PUNK SPRING 2016 performing artists
- Artists performing at the hometown-giving-back festival “Inazuma Rock Fes 2016”
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FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’16 Performing Artists (1–10)
Change of the GuardKamasi Washington
Among Los Angeles jazz musicians, one who truly stands out is saxophonist Kamasi Washington.
I’d love for people who don’t usually go to hear sax players to give him a listen.
His performances are must-see, given his background playing in the backing bands of a wide range of artists across genres.
HushKula Shaker
This is KULA SHAKER, making their third appearance after two previous hiatuses.
The name Kula Shaker is said to be taken from the name of a schoolyard in 9th-century India.
This song is included on an album released in 2010, and it’s a very straightforward, cool-sounding rock track.
GeckoOliver Heldens
OLIVER HELDENS signed with the Dutch dance music label Spinnin’ Records at the astonishingly young age of 17.
This track, Gecko, released in 2013, became his biggest hit.
Its unique sound captivates listeners and is full of charm—he’s definitely an artist to watch in the future.
FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’16 Performing Artists (11–20)
Calls ft. Jill ScottRobert Glasper Experiment
Robert Glasper was exposed to gospel, jazz, and blues from a young age, and as a pianist he has performed with a wide range of artists, from jazz to hip-hop.
The project in question, the Experiment, is where Robert Glasper operates under the concept of a hip-hop-oriented group.
Even though it leans toward hip-hop, Glasper is, after all, a jazz pianist, so the sound is very refined—an understated, mature take on hip-hop.
Dark SteeringSquarepusher
Tom Jenkinson, aka Squarepusher, is an artist who creates drum and bass tracks influenced by jazz and fusion.
Beyond the high acclaim for his music, his live performances have generated significant buzz.
His shows, fully synchronized with LED visuals, are well worth seeing.
Kagemusha2CELLOS
2 Cellos is a cello duo from the Czech Republic.
With their overwhelming musicianship and live performances, they’ve become extremely popular.
The song that first brought them recognition in Japan is Kagemusha, which we’re introducing here.
It was used in a NTT Docomo commercial on TV, and I still remember thinking how incredibly cool it was.
They’re definitely artists I’d love to experience live.
Gimme ChocolateBABYMETAL
BABYMETAL, the group causing a sensation with their groundbreaking blend of metal and idol pop, is appearing at Fuji Rock.
They’ve even headlined shows in the UK, and their international popularity keeps growing.
Their biggest draw is the striking contrast between their music and their vocals and visuals.
These buzzworthy metal idols are a must-see.