Oki's best album so far, has more musicians, a bigger and a more contemporary sound, without losing any connection to it's Ainu roots. Female singer, Repko in particular impresses as on the opening, infectious track. Reggae, African and other world influences add variety, but it's still the Ainu voices and instruments that dominate. An accessible, enjoyable album that establishes Oki as one of the most important musicians to emerge from Japan in recent years.
