-
Rude-α’s New Song for Peace “Umui”
Although it doesn’t seem to be available anywhere online yet, Ryukyu Shimpo released a special video of Rude-α performing his new song “Umui” at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum. Very emotional video clip about his family, the war, and his song for peace. Definitely worth the time to watch it.
-
New Album from Higa Keiko 3/30
Higa Keiko (Deigo Musume) will be releasing a new album on 3/30 titled “Tenmikachi, Donmikachi, Hiyamikachi”. The album will have a total of 14 tracks with many guest musicians like Maekawa Shuken and Kinjo Keiko among others. It looks to be one of the more interesting new albums to come out this year. We’re unable…
-
Awich’s New Album “QUEENDOM” is Out!
Awich’s latest album “QUEENDOM” was released on 3/4 (which happened to also be Sanshin Day さんしんの日!) The album has a total of 13 tracks and is available on all streaming platforms. The title track “Queendom” is amazing.
-
Hajime Chitose’s New Single “Enishiarite”
Hajime Chitose’s new single “Enishiarite” (2/2) comes 20 years after her hit debut single “Wadatsumi no Koi“. The song is featured in the PR movie for “Inochi, Mukidashi. Amami-Oshima“. The song is available on all streaming platforms too!
-
the you’s Upcoming New Album “by now”
Alternative rock band the you will be releasing their new album “by now” on 3/16/22! The album will have a total of 10 tracks including the title track “by now” which is on their YouTube channel. 2022 seems to be the year that many Shimanchu artists are releasing new music! the you’s “by now”
-
Actress Tamashiro Tina’s “What’s in my bag?”
Following the “What’s in my bag” series featuring Nikaido Fumi, we now have a video for model/actress Tamashiro Tina. It’s interesting (from our geek perspective) that her most recent acting gigs are anime-related. She voiced Ruka in Hosoda Mamoru’s “Belle” (2021), she plays the role of Yukari on the TV drama “Way of the Househusband”…
-
Anly’s New Single “VOLTAGE”
Anly is releasing her new single “VOLTAGE” on 2/16 which is the ending theme song to the anime BORUTO – NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS and it’s a real bop. The MV for the song is up on Anly’s YouTube channel and you’ll notice that she’s signing.
-
“Shima Uta” 30th Anniversary
It’s the 30-year anniversary of THE BOOM’s mega-hit song “Shima Uta” (1/22/92). In the video interview, Kazufumi talks about the song and his model makabi sanshin (yes, there’s such a thing) which has a beautiful chiiga (that’s sadly not available on its own). Kazufumi has been involved in many Okinawa music and culture projects since…
-
Actress Nikaido Fumi’s “What’s in my bag?”
Nikaido Fumi may be the hottest actress from Okinawa (and that’s saying a lot given the amount of talented actresses) but despite the fame she’s still down-to-earth (we’re going to say that’s because she’s from Okinawa 😊). In the “What’s in my bag” video shared by ELLE Japan, Fumi shows us what she’s all about…
-
Okinawa Electric Girl Saya’s New Album “doomsday ~ The End ~”
If this amazing new album from Okinawa Electric Girl Saya is any indication of the quality of music we’ll see in 2022, buckle up as we’re in for a great year. She first came under our radar about a year ago — how can we not ignore her artist name?! Fast forward to 2022 and…
Karakui 