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KEY FEATURES

• Available on vinyl for the first time
• Sachiko Kanenobu, a pioneer among female singer-songwriters in Japan, renowned for her iconic track 'Miku'
• Originally released in 1999

RELEASE DESCRIPTION

Born and raised in Osaka in a large, music-loving family, Kanenobu picked up the guitar as a teen just as the “college folk” boom swept through university campuses in the Kansai area in the mid-60s.

The Pete Seeger and American folk-leaning scene didn’t appeal much to her, however, and instead gravitated towards the British sounds of Donovan and Pentangle, teaching herself guitar techniques by listening to their music. Kanenobu made her songwriting and recording debut as part of Himitsu Kessha Marumaru Kyodan, whose sole single was released on URC in 1969.

After years of being pushed aside by the label in favor of newer male artists who were more “folky” in a traditional sense, it was her friendship with the groundbreaking band and labelmate Happy End that ultimately helped her secure the opportunity to record a solo album. With Hosono on board as producer, Kanenobu spent seven days recording the songs that would become Misora, with most songs recorded in a single take.

TRACKLIST

1. Asa no hitoshizuku
2. Watashi no Jan to yobasete
3. Tonbo tengoku
4. Itoshii tooi hito
5. East & West
6. Watashi no soba ni
7. a・e・i・u
8. Shiroi uma
9. Tanabata matsuri
10. Come Closer

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