Carmen Maki & Oz

Carmen Maki & Oz – Tozasareta Machi (閉ざされた町) is an album that stands as a unique and influential piece in the Japanese rock scene, blending elements of folk, progressive rock, and psychedelic sounds. Released in 1975, Tozasareta Machi (which translates to "The Closed Town") is a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged work that reflects the artistic freedom and experimental spirit of its time. The collaboration between the vocalist Carmen Maki and the progressive rock band Oz is a meeting of two distinct forces in Japanese music — Maki’s powerful, evocative voice and Oz’s ambitious, complex instrumentation.