{"id":8943,"date":"2026-05-18T08:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sajeta.org\/?post_type=artist&#038;p=8943"},"modified":"2026-05-18T08:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:43:28","slug":"waqwaq-kingdom-jpn-gb","status":"publish","type":"artist","link":"https:\/\/www.sajeta.org\/en\/edition\/artist\/waqwaq-kingdom-jpn-gb\/","title":{"rendered":"WAQWAQ KINGDOM (JPN\/GB)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fun and unpredictable belters between traditional Japanese elements and contemporary electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WaqWaq Kingdom create a vibrant and unpredictable sonic world, blending traditional Japanese elements with contemporary electronics. Their music draws connections between Jamaican dancehall, 8-bit techno, African polyrhythms and experimental sound, forming a bold and colourful hybrid. 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