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Japanese Music to the World! YUZU is a singer / songwriter who travels the world with her instrument shamisen, Japanese traditional guitar. This song "Frogs," (or "Kaeru" in Japanese) is a remix of a song released in 2014 as a piano piece into a Japanese-style rock song with a heavy band sound. The arrangement is by Akira Sakai, a highly acclaimed game music composer and keyboardist. Koto (Japanese stringed instrument) player Murasaki Keron was also invited as a guest. [Shamisen Singer YUZU profile] YUZU is a singer and songwriter playing Shamisen, Japanese traditional guitar, in a modern and in a traditional way. YUZU's musical concept is a fusion of tradition and pop culture. She has performed at many anime conventions for young people overseas, combining original pop music incorporating shamisen sounds with traditional folk songs. She has been based in New York, U.S since 2022, and after 2024 she is expanding her activities to Europe and the African region. So far she has performed in 23 countries, including France, Iceland, India, and Egypt. instagram / YouTube : @yuzu_singer

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  • Yuzu Natsumi

    Yuzu Natsumi is a singer and songwriter playing "shamisen", Japanese traditional guitar, in a modern and in a traditional way. With her shamisen and her catchy rhythms, she introduces the beauty and sophistication of Japanese culture to the world, through traditional music and her original songs. She has been based in New York since the summer of 2022; she is currently on her music tour in Europe since spring 2024. So far she has performed in 22 countries, including the U.S., France, Serbia, Thailand, India and Egypt. The concept of her music is a fusion of tradition and pop culture. She mainly performs at anime conventions, combining original pop music with traditional minyo (Japanese folk songs). Her music has been gaining popularity among anime fans, especially in English- and French-speaking countries, who say they can enjoy the "authentic Japanese sound". She is also highly regarded in the field of cultural education, and has been invited by universities and Japanese embassies all over the world to give lectures about Japanese music.

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