tiny desk concerts JAPAN

ROTH BART BARON, the globally acclaimed folk rock band helmed by Mifune Masaya, is based in Tokyo and Berlin and renowned for their distinct sound. The group brings a one-of-a-kind performance to tiny desk concerts JAPAN with a supporting band and arrangements prepared just for NHK's Shibuya office. Get ready for a raw, emotional and truly original musical experience you won't find anywhere else!

Ozawa Kenji, a huge fan of the original tiny desk, joins the Japan edition with a lineup as unique as his sound: drums playing the iconic SP1200 live, bass alternating between keyboard and bass, vibraphone, timpani, tubular bells and harp. The 30-minute, non-stop performance delivers nine beloved tracks in a one-take session that filled the NHK office with a roller coaster of emotions—from tension and warmth to even tears. Watch and be a part of an exciting and authentic musical experience—a special live music document—only on tiny desk concerts JAPAN.

Since forming in 1996, the legendary band QURULI has held a unique place in the Japanese music scene with their versatile sound. This time, the band has prepared an exciting collaboration with Italian musicians, including Daniele Sepe, an iconic artist from Naples whom QURULI's Kishida Shigeru has admired for 20 years. Alongside Daniele and his ensemble, QURULI put together a special arrangement to perform at NHK's Shibuya office. Don't miss a one-of-a-kind musical showcase featuring a massive 16-member band—the largest ever for tiny desk concerts JAPAN!

QUBIT, carrying on the spirit of Yellow Magic Orchestra, joins tiny desk concerts JAPAN! This 5-piece band has been celebrated for their innovative sound, topping the J-POP/Kayokyoku category in a major Japanese music magazine's 2023 rankings. They bring their signature electronic sound to NHK's Shibuya office, exciting the audience with a dynamic and organic experimental performance.