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KOKIA (born 22 July 1976, real name Yoshida Akiko (吉田亜紀子)) is a japanese singer. She was a very musical child, all the way from childhood. She learned violin, and during her stay at a music university in the USA started to learn the piano (she also perfected her English there). When KOKIA returned home, she was accepted into the Toho Gakuen, the most prestigious musical school in Japan. She majored in opera, as this style showed off her voice to its full potential.
KOKIA’s first single in 1998, Aishiteru Kara, reached the Top 20 in Japan. This caught the eye of well known producer/singer Yoko Kanno, and she offered to include KOKIA into the BRAIN POWERD soundtrack. Ai no Rinkaku, a duet between KOKIA and Yoko Kanno, was produced. In 2004, KOKIA’s song Yume ga Chikara was used to support the Japanese team at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
‘KOKIA’ is ‘Akiko’ backwards in Japanese, and also the name of a Hawaiian Hibiscus.
She has since started thinking about a European singing career, forming a new fan club, and a new company. Following her 2006 best album, Pearl, she has become somewhat of an indie artist.
KOKIA’s first single in 1998, Aishiteru Kara, reached the Top 20 in Japan. This caught the eye of well known producer/singer Yoko Kanno, and she offered to include KOKIA into the BRAIN POWERD soundtrack. Ai no Rinkaku, a duet between KOKIA and Yoko Kanno, was produced. In 2004, KOKIA’s song Yume ga Chikara was used to support the Japanese team at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
‘KOKIA’ is ‘Akiko’ backwards in Japanese, and also the name of a Hawaiian Hibiscus.
She has since started thinking about a European singing career, forming a new fan club, and a new company. Following her 2006 best album, Pearl, she has become somewhat of an indie artist.
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trip trip
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Remember me
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songbird
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Follow The Nightingale
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ropedancer wrote:
Has anyone heard the new single yet?
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mc08 wrote:
Same here, KOKIA × AT3 will be a very interesting combination.
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LavenderYuki wrote:
so I heard she's listed as one of the performers that will contribute to Ar tonelico 3 songs. I can't wait to hear her version of Hymmnos<3
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ropedancer wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/KOKIA/+images/37994271 new image
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tyrique12 wrote:
I joined XD
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futaichigo wrote:
guys, join! http://happiikokia.freeforums.org/index.php XD
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Lunaria77 wrote:
Lol now i figured out you were talking about the tatoo :3 thanks Kiyo-chan!
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futaichigo wrote:
@lunaria a heart with a pair of wings~ you can see it clear in infinity booklet XD
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Lunaria77 wrote:
I think this picture i uploaded is nice,no idea how it would look on main: http://www.lastfm.it/music/KOKIA/+images/37643375
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tyrique12 wrote:
yay :D
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ropedancer wrote:
New single coming out- 11.18.2009- single mother / Christmas no Hibiki. This is a digital single like Kimi wo Sagashite / last love song. Interesting that she's releasing more Christmas music. I was just thinking that it's almost time to bring out Christmas Gift
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Lunaria77 wrote:
What tattoo? :o
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futaichigo wrote:
I also want a tattoo like hers...... ^_^
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TYPE-MOON wrote:
@tyrique12: Can't go wrong with trying "Remember me"! It's her best album IMO.
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tyrique12 wrote:
I tried The VOICE, trip trip & AKIKOinfinityKOKIA (indies album) and theyre all amazing. I think I have a new favourite artist <3
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futaichigo wrote:
@tyrique12: you can't miss "The VOICE" <333
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Lunaria77 wrote:
Kokia is like the most talented vocalist ever.
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tyrique12 wrote:
Ok thanks :)
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ropedancer wrote:
My favorite album is Trip Trip, maybe you should try that one :)
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tyrique12 wrote:
What albums do you guys recommend? Ive just listened to all of KOKIA∞AKIKO ～balance～ and its amazing <3 Stupid last.fm didnt scrobble my ipod plays X_X
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★配信限定シングル第2弾リリース！
27 Oct 2009 | from www.kokia.com/
大好評の配信限定シングルを１１月１８日に配信スタートします！
タイトルは「single mother／クリスマスの響き」。
＜Life Trilogy〜いのちの3部作〜＞の第2章にあたる本作。
お互いにかけがえのない存在である母と子の絆を、
私小説のようなリアリティで描いた「single mother」、
聖なる夜に、世界中の人々の心の安息を祈る「クリスマスの響き」、
恒例の洋楽曲カヴァーは、喜劇王チャップリン自らが映画「モダンタイム ス」
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★TOKYO FM系『GIRLS LOCKS!』ゲスト出演！
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★ベスト・アルバム第２弾発売決定！
2 Oct 2009 | from www.kokia.com/ -
★2009年12月Winter Tour 決定！
25 Sep 2009 | from www.kokia.com/
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