CHABA

CHABA (チャバ) was a Japanese pop band consisting of three members. They formed in 1996 at the Osaka University of Arts and made their big debut in 2004 and were signed to Ki/oon Records. One of their more distinctive aspects is the incorporation of the traditional Okinawan instrument, the Sanshin, into their music. Their song "Parade" was used as the 12th ending theme to the anime series NARUTO. They broke up on April 7th, 2008.

Members

• Ichiro Hirano (平野 一郎) (Vocal, Guitar)
• Daisuke Higa (比嘉 大祐) (Sanshin, choir)
• Shizuka Kaizuma (鹿嶋 静) (Fiddle, choir)

Discography

Albums

• [2003.11.06] CHABA (チャバ)
• [2003.11.06] The Best of Chaba Kinema Rock Yugi
• [2004.08.18] Seishun Kinema (青春キネマ; Youth Film)
• [2006.08.02] Atorie (アトリエ; Studio)

Singles

• [2006.02.22] Parade (パレード)
• [2006.06.21] Namida (涙; Tears)

External Links

• Official CHABA website
• Sony Music Entertainment