Rin'

Rin'

Rin’ is an instrumental group consisting of 2003 graduates from Tokyo Nationa University of Fine Arts. They are known to combine traditiona Japanese musical instruments (Koto, Jushichi-gen, Biwa, Sangen, and Shakuhachi) with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music & culture like never before. They were signed onto Avex.

Their unit name comes from the English word ‘Ring' , the Japanese word ‘Wa’ (meaning ‘Ring’ and ‘Japanese-style‘), and their aspiration to create a ‘Ring’ (in other words, ‘Circle’) of music.

As of February 2009, the group has disbanded.

Members

• Yoshinaga Mana (吉永真奈) (Vocals, Koto, Sangen, Jushichi-gen)
• Nagasu Tomoka (長須与佳) (Vocals, Biwa, Shakuhachi)
• Arai Chie (新井智恵) (Vocals, Koto, Sangen, Jushichi-gen)

Discography

Albums

• [2004.05.12] Jikuu (時空)
• [2004.09.29] Asuka (飛鳥)
• [2004.11.17] ~Rin' Christmas Cover Songs~ Seiya (聖夜)
• [2005.03.30] Utage Uta / Sakura Sakura (宴歌 / さくら さくら)
• [2006.04.25] Inland Sea (Japan release 2006.08.30)
• [2007.12.05] Genji Nostalgia (源氏ノスタルジー)

Singles

• [2004.04.07] Sakitama (Sakitama～幸魂～)
• [2004.06.30] Yachiyo no Kaze (八千代ノ風)
• [2005.04.20] Sakura Sakura (サクラ サクラ)
• [2005.08.31] Yume Hamabi (夢花火)

DVDs

• [2004.11.17] Utage ~Rin' First Live Tour 2004 Jikuu~ (歌宴～Rin' First Live Tour 2004 "時空"～)

External links

• Official Website
• US Label Website