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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!
[Set List]
Oitekebori-Koushinkyoku (The Left-Behind March)
Koi To Yobu Nara (If This Is Called Love)
Haru no Ao (The Blues Of Spring)
Mushinkei na Onna (Insensitive Woman)
Watashi no Uchu (My Universe)
Susume, Tamani Nigetemo (Go, Even If It Means Running Away Sometimes)
Poka Poka (Warm and Sunny)
MUSICIANS
Vocal Momo
Accordion Koharu
Banjo Ukulele Sakuran ＜KANKAN-BALKAN＞
Sushi Tub Drums Fu-Ching ＜KANKAN-BALKAN＞
CHARAN-PO-RANTAN (Vocal･Accordion)
CHARAN-PO-RANTAN is a sister duo consisting of Momo on vocals and older sister Koharu on accordion. The group formed in 2009 when Koharu, a street performer, teamed up with her younger sister Momo, who was just a high school student at the time. They made their major debut with avex in 2014. The duo's unique sound blends various genres based on Balkan music and chanson, bringing listeners across the globe into a circus-like musical adventure. In addition to their work with CHARAN-PO-RANTAN, the sisters also contribute music to movies, dramas and stage productions, as well as acting, voice acting, appearing in commercials, creating illustrations, writing, video editing and more. In 2016, the digital single Susume, Tamani Nigetemo became popular as the opening theme for the TBS drama The Full-Time Wife Escapist, catapulting CHARAN-PO-RANTAN into the spotlight. Their major label best album, IIKAKO-DORI, was released on July 17, 2019. In 2020, the sisters kicked off an ambitious project, starting with the release of Sora ga Haretara (When Skies Clear) on May 27. This was followed by eight consecutive weeks of home-recorded digital singles. Their new album, Komori Uta (lullaby), dropped on October 28, 2020. CHARAN-PO-RANTAN became independent in September 2021. On September 18, Koharu produced an affordable button accordion called Bébé Medusa, which sold an impressive 531 units overnight. With their own company now in full swing, Koharu and Momo are set on expanding their creative universe even further.