Angela Aki
Japanese singer-songwriter with major hits
Born
September 15th, 1977
47 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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