During Murakami's recent online show, he recited his 1982 short story 'The1963/1982 Girl From Ipanema, ' in which a narrator details his memory of his meeting with a metaphysical girl from the song, with live guitar performed by his guest Muraji (right). Photo: AP
Japanese author Haruki Murakami has a remedy for those who need relaxation from stress and worries in a pandemic - bossa nova.
"As we are going through a time of anxiety, I hope to help you relax even just a little bit, ” Murakami said as he hosted a live music event,"Murakami Jam - Blame It On The Bossa Nova, ” bringing together renowned Japanese performers of bossa nova, jazz and classical music.
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