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Fujimoto Maki

  • folk song
  • Shimauta pop music

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Born in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture in 1985/1. From an early age, he became familiar with Okinawa Prefecture folk songs due to the influence of his parents and the Okinawa Kenjinkai, and after graduating from Kansai University, while working as a company labourer, he began studying the Okinawa Sanshin in earnest in 2016 and began musical activities. Received a teacher's license and Grand Prix at the Ryukyu Folk Song Tradition Association's folk song competition in 2021. Currently based on the main island of Okinawa, they are performing live activities inside and outside the prefecture.
In 2018, the CD album “Okinawa,” which is packed with classic Okinawan music, was released. The 2nd album “Okinawa Wantamu” was released in 2021, and the 3rd album “Okinawa Country Song” was released in 2024. Starting with Okinawan folk music, they sing a wide range of songs, from pop music to pop songs, with a clear singing voice.

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