Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka, born in Tokyo in 1953, is a legendary guitarist, composer, and producer whose sound has defined Japanese music for over five decades. From his early days with Sadistic Mika Band to iconic solo works like Blue Lagoon and Legend of the Rainbow, his vibrant guitar tones have become timeless classics. Known for electrifying live performances and collaborations with global greats such as Lee Ritenour and Carlos Santana, Takanaka has built an international legacy that bridges jazz, rock, and pop with effortless flair.

Editing films, videos, and other multimedia by day, and making music under the name Ginger Root by night, Cameron Lew fronts a sound that can be described as "aggressive elevator soul".

Combining elements from contemporaries like Toro Y Moi, Vulfpeck, Metronomy, and Kero Kero Bonito with the influences of Japanese City Pop and the days of Stax and Philly Soul, Ginger Root offers a fresh take on the ever evolving Bedroom Pop scene.