tiny desk concerts JAPAN — Season 1, Episode 5: CHARAN-PO-RANTAN
Talk • 29 min • 2 seasons, 23 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
The dynamic sister duo CHARAN-PO-RANTAN celebrates 15 years as a group as they take on the tiny desk! Street performer and accordionist Koharu and her younger sister Momo (still in high school at the time) formed the group in 2009 and have dazzled audiences with an eclectic mix of Balkan music, chanson and more. This time, Momo's energetic vocals and Koharu's dynamic accordion are joined by a banjo ukulele and a sushi tub drums for an exhilarating performance. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind musical journey on tiny desk concerts JAPAN!
About tiny desk concerts JAPAN
All you need is a small desk and musical instruments. NHK is launching a Japanese version of the worldwide phenomenon "tiny desk concerts," originally pioneered by American public broadcaster NPR. Set in the actual offices of NHK, the series will breathe new life into music as artists perform in a setting that is anything but ordinary.