Angela Aki

Japanese singer-songwriter with major hits

Angela Aki - Japanese singer-songwriter with major hits
Born

September 15th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

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A prominent singer-songwriter, recognized for incorporating elements of pop, rock, and folk into a unique musical style. Achieved significant success in the Japanese music industry, with several chart-topping albums and singles. Gained popularity with the release of her breakthrough single 'Bosom of a Stranger' and later achieved further acclaim with her song 'Kagome Kagome'. Also performed the theme songs for popular video games such as 'Final Fantasy' series. Angela Aki's bilingual lyrics and emotive piano compositions resonated with a wide audience, contributing to her enduring presence in contemporary music.

Released 'Kagome Kagome' as a hit single

Contributed theme songs to 'Final Fantasy'

Released multiple chart-topping albums

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