Kahimi Kari - K.K.K.K.K. (Le Grand Magistery 1999)

by Jeanne Kalosieh

            Kahimi Kari is "the reigning queen of Japanese pop music" and one of the most bizarre musicians I’ve ever heard.  I can’t stop listening to K.K.K.K.K.  Not that I think it’s genius, but Kari’s little-girl whisper is like being stroked by a feather.  She’s hypnotic, her music is funky, jazzy, and sounds like the best effort a Casio keyboard ever put out.  The CD ranges from sweeping melodic tunes to layered elevator music to bouncing pop jingles.  Kari sings in English and sometimes French, and her lyrics are silly fun.  Songs include "One Thousand Twentieth Century Chairs," "Clip Clap," "What Are You Wearing?" and "Orly Narita."  I recommend buying this album if you’re into wacky Asian-tinged pop music like Buffalo Daughter, Cibo Matto, and Pizzicato 5.  Kahimi Kari is sweet as spun sugar.  I want to sprinkle her on half a grapefruit and call it a day.

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