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Nahomi Koyasu

Nahomi Koyasu

Tokyo,Japan

Summary

Singers like Nahomi who can sing Enka-Kayou (Good old Japanese songs that were boomed mainly from the 1940s to 1990s) are rare in contemporary Japan. And a Japanese singer who sings Arabic songs and has no Arabic background is even rarer in the world. Nahomi's voice also has a touch that is favored by those who prefer these genres.

Next spring, Nahomi will make her major debut in Japan in the Enka-Kayou style from Tokuma Japan Communications CO. This major debut will provide an opportunity to introduce Arab music or elements of it to the Japanese market.

A dedicated vocalist with extensive training in Japanese Enka-Kayou singing style under Famous and great writers and artists Keisuke Hama, Taiji Nakamura and Akito Yomo.

Nahomi has made multiple appearances in the Arab world's television media and at events organized by Arab embassies in Japan to become a bridge between the Arab and Japan. In addition to singing the original Arabic songs, she continues to provide Japanese translations and Japanese version lyrics to reach new audiences in Japan.

Joined an Arabic music ensemble of Japanese musicians trained in Tunisia in an effort to bring the music of the Malouf music to Japan from 2011.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Singer

Ginza Finale(Music Lounge)
Ginza, Tokyo
10.2013 - Current

While most of performers in lounge play Western instruments and sing Japanese or Western pop music, Nahomi is only performer who be able to sing Enka-Kayou repertoire for a decade. Customers always welcome Nahomi's singing because understand its characteristics and rarity.
Often responding to the requests of customers, Nahomi also works with musicians to learn how to respond flexibly to situations.
Maintaine and improve skills through regular practice and performances.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Craft department, Glass works Course

Tama Art University
Tokyo
04.2003 - 03.2007

Japanese Traditional Music

Chikumei-Sha
Tokyo
04.2004 -

Level 1 - Modern Arabic Language

Arabic Islamic Institute
Tokyo
04.2007 - 02.2008

Skills

  • Numerous repertoire of authentic Japanese popular songs, Enka and Koyou styles
  • Malouf music of Tunisia and Muwashahat of the Arab world and repertoire of standards of the Arab world
  • Singing Japanese lyrics versions of popular Arabic songs, its development and research
  • Recording, editing and MIDI tracks of music using DAW software,
    production and mastering

Accomplishments

Honored for Nahomi's contribution to the Arab Culture by the auspices of His Highness Lolowa Al Faisal, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees who held "The 9th Showreel" Effat Student Film Festival. (Effat University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, May,2022)

References

References available upon request.

Activites

  • Participated in the Festival Arts-Med "Shoumous"(Nabeul, Tunisia, 2010).
  • Gave a concert at Saad Zaghloul Culture Center (Cairo, Egypt, 2011, 2012)
  • Performed at Rachidyya Institute Concert(Tunis 2013) and Tarnimet Festival(Tunis, Tunisia 2014).
  • Started career as artist Nahomi Koyasu in the Enka & Kayou singing style of Japanese popular music. Made the independent debut with an original song written by composer, artist Taiji Nakamura. (Tokyo,2011)
  • Participated in MBC group's TV audition program “Arab Idol” season three.(Dubai,UAE&Beirut,Lebanon, 2014)
  • Song "Helwa Ya Baladi" Japanese Version by Nahomi earned enormous reputation from Arabs and shared the movie on TV program Al Arabiya. (Saudi Arabia, 2019)
  • Successfully performed at Riyadh Season, the largest entertainment festival in the Middle East for three days (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December. 2022)

Timeline

Singer

Ginza Finale(Music Lounge)
10.2013 - Current

Level 1 - Modern Arabic Language

Arabic Islamic Institute
04.2007 - 02.2008

Japanese Traditional Music

Chikumei-Sha
04.2004 -

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Craft department, Glass works Course

Tama Art University
04.2003 - 03.2007
Nahomi Koyasu