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Ajate Tokyo, Japan
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Formed in 2011 by band leader
Junichiro "John" Imaeda, Ajate consists of 10 Japanese musicians who play a unique blend of afro-groove dance music mixed with Japanese traditional festival music called "Ohayashi".
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