HAYABUSA
2011/01/01
An “Enka” trio formed in September 2011 by Hikaru, Shoya and Yamato. Their artist name comes from the imagery of “Flying towards the future.” Since their debut in Feb 2012 with “Yokohama Yokorenbo”, the group has walked in the rightful steps of as an enka group, mixing their youth and freshness with the 21st century’s “New age” flavor, spreading the world of a new enka coming near.
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Ikuko Kawai
2011/01/01
Ikuko Kawai, violinist and composer
Birthplace: Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. Graduated from the department and completed the graduate course at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Currently, Professor at Osaka University of the Arts (the department of music).
Ikuko Kawai is a violinist and composer, who combines theatrical art techniques with distinguished creativity. Her stage is …… more
Yumi Okazaki
2011/01/01
Yumi Okazaki has earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Tokyo National Arts University. In 1983, she passed the Hungarian national scholarship exam with the highest honors and studied at the National Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. After completing her studies, she started her career as a concert pianist in Japan and in France. She also taught piano performance at Musashino Music U…… more
Lisa Ono
2011/01/01
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lisa Ono spent her childhood in Brazil until she became 10 years old. She started singing and playing the guitar when she was 15 years old, and her debut as a professional Bossa Nova singer was in 1989. Her natural voice, rhythmic guitar playing, and her charming smile led her to a huge success and helped Bossa Nova to be popular in Japan. She has performed with many to…… more
Nobue Matsubara
2011/01/01
From Oita Prefecture.
Debuted in 1979 with “Onna no Defune” and was awarded the best new artist award at the 21st Japan Record Awards as well as various other kayokyoku award shows. In 1989, she was the first recipient of the “Rekotai Misora Hibari Award”, given to exceptional female singers. She is one of the top female enka singers with her talented voice which is straightforward and clear and …… more