Carrying on the lineage from James Brown, Zainichi Funk—self-styled as “a new era of deep funk”—returns to Billboard Live again this year. Formed in 2007 around Hamano Kenta, SAKEROCK’s trombonist, Zainichi Funk debuted with its first album, 'ZAINICHI FUNK', in 2010. In 2024, guitarist Ryohiko Aogi departed with a heavy heart, but the band continues with renewed vigor in a new lineup featuring Kei Koganemaru. For the third consecutive year, this premium club performance invites you to experience a soul-shaking, feverishly ecstatic funk groove that is sure to move you.