Haisai Ojisan – Hey Old Man!

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Haisai Ojisan, or ‘Hey old man!’ was released in 1972, by Shoukichi Kina, a musician who grew up under American military occupation on the pacific Island of Okinawa, scene of one of the bloodiest battles of WW2. Kina wrote this song when he was just thirteen years-old and still performs it for adoring audiences today. Simon Zagorski-Thomas talks to researcher and musician David Hughes, about the cultural, political and musical story that underscores this catchy pop hit. Produced by Rami Tzabar for BBC World Service. Image: Record label artwork, BBC