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Yuzu Natsumi

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Yuzu Natsumi is a singer and songwriter playing shamisen, a kind of traditional Japanese instrument 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 her original songs and her traditional and pop music. Although completely involved in her music, Yuzu Natsumi is a versatile artist who devotes herself to many activities, from performances in live houses, to the presentation of radio programs. And as a defender of Kiyari, a traditional music from Tokyo, she performs this art as a member of the first entirely female professional group of Kiyari. Far from just performing in Japan, to share her love of traditional Japanese culture, she travels all around the world, from the United States, Europe to Asia. In 2020 she performs in Japan Expo Thailand 2020 (January in Bangkok, Thailand), Japan Expo Paris 21st (July in Paris, France), and in some other countries.

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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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