is a Japanese

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duo formed in 1978 by and .GONTITI official website
(English version). Accessed 6 March 2007. Gontiti's music incorporates a number of styles, including bossa nova,

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on 6 March 2007.

Recordings

As of 2007 Gontiti have recorded more than thirty original albums and compilations. Gontiti discographyat Allmusic.com. Accessed 6 March 2007. Most of their recordings have been for

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film ''Dare mo shiranai,'' released in English-speaking countries as Nobody Knows.Gontiti
at AllMovie Guide. Accessed 6 March 2007.

Discography

External links

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References

Japanese musical duos Musical groups established in 1978 Musical groups from Osaka Japanese rock music groups Japanese world music groups {{Japan-band-stub