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Shibuya-kei (Shibuya style) is a pop music style started in the Shibuya district of Tokyo, Japan in the 1990s. The music is generally characterized by highly innovative pop-rock, frequently influenced by French pop and Latin American music (especially Bossa nova).
Some acts, such as Cornelius utilize a stronger electronic approach, while others like Cibo Matto choose to take an original twist on pop music itself.
Notable artists include:
External Links
allmusic Guide to Shibuya-kei (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=77:7183)
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