Berlin Lullaby from Hazama by Mitsune

Tina wrote this sweet lullaby for her infant son. It is inspired by some of the compositions of Tsugaru shamisen virtuoso Etsuro Ono, who can convey the feeling of home with just a few notes. In the tradition of lullabies and the long list of Min’yo that are named after a place, this song is named ‘Berlin Lullaby’ (Berurin no Komuriuta), after its place of origin. We invited some beautiful guest instrumentalists – Valentina Bellanova (ney), David Ingleton (banjo) and Lixue-Lin Siedler (bass koto) – to contribute their own sunshine and serenity to the song. Like taking an afternoon nap in a peaceful barn.

Mitsune blends traditional Japanese folk with the wild and innovative sounds of psychedelic, cinematic and ritual music, crafting original compositions that breathe new life into ancient narratives. Led by a duo of female shamisen players, accompanied with percussion and bass, the Berlin-based 4-piece serves modern folklore with driving beats, raw emotion, and decadent visuals.

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