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• YUI-GIRL

  A family unit of a mother-daughter pair from Okinawa, they create a multinational sound that blends Ryukyu music with rock, house, and metal. Their mission is to convey the message of "Eco-friendliness for the world, peace in the hearts of people, and the wisdom of the Ryukyu people in everyday life." Okinawa has a history of being a self-standing kingdom, the Ryukyu Kingdom, with its own language, distinct from Japanese, which developed independently. Due to the declining population, the Okinawan language is now recognized by UNESCO as an endangered language. To pass on the Okinawan language, filled with ancestral wisdom, to future generations, the lyrics of Yuigirl prominently feature Okinawan language. Since around 2018, SHOKO and MIZUNO have participated as backing band members for Ryukyu HAL. Together with Ryukyu HAL, they began performing internationally, including active live performances in Taiwan and New York. During their American tour (North Carolina, New Jersey, Iowa, Manhattan, New York), they received significant media coverage, and in 2019, they performed as support members at the renowned New York venue, Pianos, receiving high praise from the organizer. In 2020, observing family issues that arose during the pandemic, they felt it was important to reassess the value of family. Thus, the four-SHOKO, MIZUNO, AYANE, and COCONA-formed Yuigirl. SHOKO, the leader of Yuigirl, has a family member with physical disabilities and is dedicated to creating a more inclusive society, while also aiming to eliminate poverty in Okinawa, having grown up witnessing its effects. Her daughter AYANE shares the same passion as her mother and actively supports her mission. MIZUNO, a single mother, and SHOKO, wanting to make a difference in her life, decided to involve COCONA, MIZUNO's daughter, as she is struggling with school attendance and preparing for high school entrance exams. Their experiences of rediscovering their own footing through music as mother-daughter duos have shaped a desire to connect with others facing similar challenges, hoping others may rediscover their footing as well. Recognizing that their own family experiences-dealing with disabilities, single motherhood, and social withdrawal-offer unique perspectives, they advocate for openness and mutual support with the message, "Do not hide your struggles; let us all move forward together." The name "Yuigirl" is derived from the Okinawan term "yuimaaru," meaning "to share" and "to help one another," reflecting their hope that their music will connect people and foster a spirit of helping one another.

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    Lantan ni negai wo komete YUI-GIRL
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    HAPPINESS YUI-GIRL