is a Japanese band of the 1980s and 1990s. Led by Kōryū, the band also features female singers Satoko Nishikawa and Emi Shirasaki. The SST sound is a blend of Okinawan music, min'yo singing and other Japanese elements, with some rock, pop and reggae thrown in. The unique sound of the group is largely due to an original instrument devised by Kōryū that he calls "sangen"; a banjo strung with shamisen strings.
In 1990 Shang Shang Typhoon signed with the Epic/Sony label, but more recently they have recorded on independent labels. In 1994, they composed the soundtrack to Studio Ghibli film Pom Poko.
On 1 February 2013 at the official Shang Shang Typhoon website, the band announced an indefinite hiatus due to the health of band leader Kōryū.上々颱風は、リーダー紅龍の病気療養の為、しばらくの間バンドの活動を休止致します。 Retrieved 21 February 2013.
Members Shang Shang Typhoon Members Kōryū 紅龍 "Sangen", Vocals Band Leader Emi Shirasaki "Emi-chan" 白崎映美 (えみちゃん) Vocals Satoko Nishikawa "Sato-chan" 西川郷子 (さとちゃん) Vocals Manto Watanobe 渡野辺マント Drums Yōko Ino 猪野陽子 Keyboards, Accordion Naoki Nishimura 西村直樹 Bass Former Members Naoya Yasuda "Yas-san" 安田尚哉 (やっさん) Bass Masaru Gotō 後藤まさる Percussion, Shinobue Yoshimi Yoshida 吉田よしみ Keyboards temporary replacement for Yōko Ino
Discography Year Title Japanese Label Notes 1990 Shang Shang Typhoon 上々颱風 Epic Sony 1991 Shang Shang Typhoon 2 上々颱風2 Epic Sony 1992 Shang Shang Typhoon 3 上々颱風3 Epic Sony 1993 Ai Ga Aru Kara Daijōbu 愛があるから大丈夫 Epic Sony 1994 Around Asia in 80 Days 八十日間亜州一周 Epic Sony 1996 Tamegoma (Tā Me Ga Math) た・め・ご・ま Epic Sony 1997 Gnahs Gnahs GNAHS GNAHS Epic Sony 2000 Shang Shang Typhoon 8 上々颱風8 Yougey Inc. 2001 Shang Shang Typhoon Paradise Live! 上々颱風パラダイスライブ！ Pony Canyon Japan 2001 Shang Shang Typhoon 9 – Kokoro No Hana 上々颱風9 ～心の花～ Pony Canyon Japan 2004 Shang Shang Typhoon Jirokichi Days 1988 上々颱風JIROKICHI DAYS 1988 Pony Canyon Japan 2005 Shang Shang A Go Go! Shang Shang A Go Go! Pony Canyon Japan 2005 Shang Shang Typhoon Best Collection I 上々颱風名曲撰 I Pony Canyon Japan 2006 Shang Shang Typhoon 11 – Attarimae da. 上々颱風11 あったりまえだ。 Pony Canyon Japan 2009 Shang Shang Typhoon 12 – Domin No Uta 上々颱風12 ～土民の歌～ Pony Canyon Japan 2010 Ohitorisama-Bunka おひとりさま挽歌 M&I Company single 2010 Kaze no Matsuri – Carnaval 風の祭り~CARNAVAL~ Boundee
Video Begara Shagara Live Akogare (1992); Epic Sony Shang Shang Buri (2004); M and I Inc. (Pony Canyon Japan)
References
Nippop Artist Site
External links Shang Shang Typhoon Official Site (in Japanese and English)