Music knows no borders—a truth embodied by Japanese drummer Funky Sueyoshi and his two-decade bond with Chinese rock band Buyi. 🌏 Their story began in 2005 with language barriers and cultural ‘lost in translation’ moments, but soon transformed into a friendship forged through shared riffs and late-night jam sessions.
From Misunderstandings to Friendship
‘At first, we communicated through drumsticks and air guitar,’ Funky recalls with a laugh. Despite early hiccups, their collaboration became a cultural bridge, blending Japanese precision with China’s evolving rock scene. By 2010, they’d created enough backstage memories to fill a festival lineup.
A Musical Mystery
But why did Funky—a pioneer who helped shape China’s rock landscape since the 1990s—step back from mainstream music after joining Buyi? 🤔 Insiders hint at creative evolution rather than conflict. ‘Sometimes the loudest statements are made in silence,’ says a Shanghai-based music producer close to the band.
One thing’s clear: This cross-cultural collaboration proves that friendship and artistry can thrive even when words fall short. 🎶
