Genre:Rock
KAO=S is Japanese Art Rock Band that member are Kaori “Lady Samurai” Kawabuchi;Vocal / Sword performance, Jack;Tsugaru Shamisen and Shuji Yamagiri;Acoustic Guitar / Vocal. KAO=S was founded in Tokyo, in April 2011. Out of the turmoil that followed the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the band distilled a new style of Japanese art to bring to the world, which it termed ‘chaos’ or, following the Japanese pronunciation, KAO=S (‘Kah-oss’). KAO=S’ sound is a blend of vocals and acoustic guitar, overlaid with traditional Japanese instruments such as the three-string Tsugaru shamisen, using a full range of effects. Complemented by Kaori’s spellbindingly powerful sword dance, KAO=S quickly caught people’s attention. In 2012, KAO=S was invited to perform at SXSW2012, and the band embarked on a nationwide U.S. tour.
In 2013, KAO=S performed at SXSW again. They next appeared at JAPAN EXPO 2013 in France. KAO=S performed on the main stage and received a great response from the audience thanks to the unique sound of their raw instruments. They received wide media coverage of their performance.
In 2014, KAO=S signed a contract with German record label to release a single in July, and KAO=S performed a live show at the Tokyo International Music Market in October. They were greatly received by the many overseas buyers who attended the event. KAO=S were asked to appear on CNN International program "The Art of Movement" on November. They were the first Japanese band to covered by this program. KAO=S's episode aired in January.
CNN International / The Art of Movement URL
http://edition.cnn.com/videos/bestoftv/2014/12/15/spc-art-of-movement-japan-rock-kaos.cnnIn 2015, KAO=S appeared at international friendship events held in Dalian City, China on September 4 and 5th. It was KAO=S's first live performance in Asia outside of Japan. KAO=S appeared at the “Hanabi Matsuri (Fireworks Festival) “ held in Sao Paulo on the 12th of September. This was a special event to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Japanese and Brazilian friendship (120 anos de amizade Japao/Brasil.) The event held at the Intel Lagos circuit (Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace,) well known for hosting Formula One races. In 2016, KAO=S will appear to SXSW 2016 and will have second U.S. Tour planned.