Pochakaite Malko

The Profile

An instrumental ensemble described in reviews as an avant-prog/fusion outfit notable for the 2004 album Laya and the 2006 EP Doppelgänger, characterized by violin-piano duels and ethnic flavors.

Review text documents members including Kazuo Ogino, Akihisa Tsuboy, Junzo Tateiwa and Shigekazu Kuwahara; guest appearances by Ryuichi Imai; the name is described in the review as meaning "wait a minute" in Bulgarian.

The available review praises Pochakaite Malko's 2004 album Laya for its fierce instrumental interplay, violin-piano duels and ethnic/fusion flavors. The writing compares the album to an epic battle scene while highlighting delicate passages and guest contributions. The review rates the album 4/5.