Results for "Osaka"

Alicia Saldenha

Born: November 26

Alicia Saldenha's unique sound can be described as funky soul with a twist of island sugar cane. A national of the Caribbean Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, she resides in Japan where she is a rising star in the independent soul music scene. In an environment notoriously difficult for "foreign artists" unsigned to major labels, Saldenha (pronounced sal-day-nya) is breaking down barriers between races, cultures and languages and is performing with top Japanese and international artists. In addition to being a vocalist and composer, Alicia Saldenha's resumé includes a long list of experiences - as actress, dancer, scholar and university lecturer, having received a PhD from Kobe University, Japan in Culture and Civilization Studies. Alicia Saldenha released her debut solo album of her original songs, "Dance with the Sun," which she co-produced and which was recorded live in the studio in New York City, in June 2012

Indigo Jam Unit

Formed in Osaka, Japan, in 2005 indigo jam unit consists of Yoshichika Tarue (piano), Katsuhiko Sasai (double bass) Isao Wasano (percussion & drums), and Takehiro Shimizu (drums). Indigo jam unit's full length releases as of April 2011 includes six full length CD albums, starting with "DEMONSTRATION" in 2006, all selling more than 10,000 copies each in Japan. Other releases include the 2009 "Vintage Black" collaboration with label mates Flexlife, and from the same year, "re:common from indigo jam unit", the band's remixes of some of hip hop star Common's songs behind his original voice tracks and cover album, "ROSE", featuring vocalist Alicia Saldenha released on Sep 2, 2011. indigo jam unit's unique sound truly rests on the combination of the four members

KEITO NAKANO

Born: March 13, 1989

Keito is quickly becoming a prominent figure within the music industry. His natural talent as a drummer is gaining attention, especially in the Japan music scene. Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Nakano began to play the drums when he was in high school at the age of 16. He was playing rock music in several music clubs with friends at that time. After he finished the high school, Nakano entered the Osaka University of Arts, majoring in Faculty of Arts of Visual Concept Planning Department which had been his another interest as an art form. Through his undergraduate study, Nakano had learned a lot about the film art technique including photography, screenplay, production, editing and so on

Daï Fujikura: Pascal Gallois conducts Prague Modern

by Alberto Bazzurro
October 28, 2014

Nato a Osaka nel 1977, Daï Fujikura si trasferisce a Londra quindicenne con l'intento di specializzarsi nella composizione per il cinema. Nella capitale inglese viene però a contatto con la grande musica contemporanea--Boulez, che diventerà poi un suo convinto estimatore, e Ligeti su tutti--e decide di ampliare i propri orizzonti. Va a Darmstadt e approfondisce lo ...