City Pop Waves Proves Japan's Retro Sound Is Still Making New Fans in London
The 'City Pop Waves' concert in London showcased the enduring popularity of 1970s and 80s Japanese city pop music to a new generation of international fans. The event featured performances by legendary artists like Himiko Kikuchi, highlighting the genre's cross-cultural appeal.
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This demonstrates how digital globalization and streaming platforms are reviving niche historical music genres, creating new global fanbases for regional artists.
Palace Bowl Presents, an open-air festival spanning 12 days across July and August, kicked off this summer in South London’s leafy Crystal Palace Park. Its major draw is a genre-spanning lineup of live performances including rock, soul, gospel, Afrobeats, electronic, and even Japanese city pop. Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news
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