24 JUN 2024 · This episode features a chat with Tokyo-based British architect Mark Dytham MBE, recorded live at KMG on June 12th 2024. Born in 1964 in Northamptonshire, England, Dytham's early life and education set the stage for a prolific career that would eventually take him to Tokyo and in 1991, Dytham and Astrid Klein co-founded Klein Dytham Architecture (KDa), marking the beginning of a prolific partnership that has produced numerous iconic projects, including the speaker shaped KEF Music Gallery (KMG) in Aoyama . Klein Dytham Architecture (KDa)  quickly established itself as a leading architectural firm known for its bold, playful, and contextually responsive designs. The firm's work spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and cultural projects.  http://www.klein-dytham.com/about During the conversation, Mark talks about some of the tracks featured in his exclusive KEF Listen and believe Spotify playlist. You can listen the whole thing here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/702YFE9cO301oguSlcINYN?si=ac6de438027444b0

23 MAY 2024 · Nick Luscombe and Ken Nishikawa present Listen and believe  -  a new podcast from KEF Japan exploring music and sound from the perspective of Tokyo-based musicians and DJs, artists and designers.     Our first guest is Peter Barakan, who is well-known for his exceptional commitment to personally curated music radio with numerous long-running shows on Inter FM and NHK FM, as well as his his Live Magic festival.     This edition was recorded on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at KEF Music Gallery, Tokyo. Listen to Peter`s playlist via this link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Q1tdwzRpOIJDP29qAiqXO?si=827052288dec4d96 Peter Barakan Playlist: Otis Redding “My Girl” Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul Donny Hathaway “What's Goin’ On”  Live Bobby Charles “Tennessee Blues”  Bobby Charles Little Feat “Two Trains”  Dixie Chicken Toumani Diabate “Jarabi”  Kaira Nina Simone “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free” Forever Young, Gifted & Black: Songs of Freedom and Spirit Sonny Rollins “St. Thomas”  Saxophone Colossus Bob Marley & The Wailers “Positive Vibration”  Rastaman Vibration Dr. John “Big Chief”  Dr. John's Gumbo Billie Holiday “Body And Soul”  Lady Day For more information about KEF Japan please check the website kef.com or KEF Japan IG / X / Facebook / Line.