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SAWAI Mariko

  • music
  • Ryukyu Ryukyu classic
  • folk songs
  • Pop
  • Ryukyu Yokobue

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Ryukyu Yokobue “Blown” narrative artist. Classical music performer. Singer, singer-songwriter

It is based on Ryukyu Yokobue, a traditional instrument in Okinawa, and plays classical music and succession activities as well as original music production activities (lyrics, composing, singing, and playing Yokobue). Both Ryukyu Yokobue and Sanshin (Three-string guitar) have acquired the master of Ryukyuan classical music Afuso-ryu, and Yokobue classes are held online in Okinawa, Tokyo, and online. In addition, he actively works with guitarist Nobukazu SHIMAYAMA to cover Western music, Japanese music, and film music in order to disseminate the appeal of Ryukyu Yokobue. It also conducts educational and cultural activities such as promoting Uchinaguchi and providing pre-learning programs for school excursion students visiting Okinawa. Graduated from Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. Graduated from Dokkyo University.

2012 Original CD “Akaginoi Nori” released
2012~ Participated in 6 works of Shimauta (Okinawan music) Arrangement Cover Album “○○ Sonchu” produced by DJ SASA
Participated in “When You Hear the Voice of the Wind” by Yokobue musicians from all over the country in 2020
2021 Original CD “South Island Kuyama” released

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