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Singer of World, Pop and Folk
A.k.a. 林知恵 (Hayashi Chie)
Japanese vocalist and shamisen player, who specializes in the traditional zokkyoku repertoire. Born in Kurashiki, Okayama on December 8 (year unknown). She first studied traditional variety music at the National Theatre and then worked as a percussionist in traditional variety (yose) theatres, while studying hauta with Hiyama Sakura. She made her debut as a singer in 2000 under the name Hiyama Umekichi.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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お座敷小唄 | Umekichi | 2006 | Album |
大江戸出世小唄 | Umekichi | 2005 | Album |
蔵出し名曲集~リローデッド~ | Umekichi | 2004 | Album |