Wow I was surprised when I saw The Straits Time Life! feature Hajime Chitose 元ちとせ in their weekly music reviews today.
This Okinawan singer caught my attention about 3 years ago when I saw her MV being played on MTV Channel 51. I thought her voice was really unique, & her singing style was so different & special. Then as I surfed the net, I found out that she was no irdinary J-Pop singer, as her singing style was greatly influenced by the shima uta (island song)style characteristic of the Rukyu Islands in Japan. So I actually went on to buy her album (Nomad Soul) although I didn't understand anything! But her voice is warm, and yet haunting, but penetrating also. It takes some time to get used to the singing style! But she's cool! I also read that she always performs bare-footed on stage! haha..
Preview of her latest album
Hajime Chitose on Wiki
A Hajime Chitose Article
Lastly, a video found on youtube. I thought the song by her was nice. I don't watch animes though!
[AMV] Haru no Katami - InuyashaxKikyo posted by zhidia
Another of her MVs! This song was in the album I bought 3 years ago haha..
いつか風になる日 Itsuka kaze ni naru hi posted by Koyoo117
Very different singer right?? heehee..
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