WOMADelaide 2014 - Osaka Monaurail

Japan’s funkiest orchestra takes its lead, unashamedly, from James Brown. Ryo Nakata drops into the splits and howls a soulful scream while his sharp suited 8-piece band purrs like a high-performance soul machine. Deriving its name from the JB’s 1975 funk hit, Osaka Monaurail celebrated its 20-year anniversary with its first North American tour in 2012.