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'''Rin’''' is an instrumental group consisting of 2003 graduates from Tokyo Nationa University of Fine Arts. They are known to combine traditional Japanese musical instruments ([[wikipedia:Koto_(musical_instrument)|Koto]], Jushichi-gen, [[wikipedia:Biwa|Biwa]], Sangen, and [[wikipedia:Shakuhachi|Shakuhachi]]) with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music & culture like never before. They were signed onto [[Avex]].  
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'''Rin'''' was an instrumental female group under [[avex trax]], consisting of 2003 graduates from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts. They are known to combine traditional Japanese musical instruments with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music.
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Their group 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.  
  
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.  
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In 2006 the group debuted in the US under [[wikipedia:Domo Records|Domo Records]] with the album ''[[Inland Sea]]''.
  
As of February 2009, the group has disbanded.  
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In February 13, 2009, it was announced that the group had disbanded.
  
 
== Members ==
 
== Members ==
* [[Yoshinaga Mana|Yoshinaga Mana]] (吉永真奈) (Vocals, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koto_(musical_instrument) Koto], Sangen, Jushichi-gen)
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* [[Mana (Rin')|Mana]] (Vocals, [[wikipedia:Koto_(musical_instrument)|Koto]], [[wikipedia:Sanxian|Sanxian]], [[wikipedia:17-string koto|Jushichi-gen]])
* [[Nagasu Tomoka|Nagasu Tomoka]] (長須与佳) (Vocals, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biwa Biwa], Shakuhachi)
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* [[Tomoca]] (Vocals, [[wikipedia:Biwa|Biwa]], [[wikipedia:Shakuhachi|Shakuhachi]])
* [[Arai Chie|Arai Chie]] (新井智恵) (Vocals, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koto_(musical_instrument) Koto], Sangen, Jushichi-gen)
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* [[Chie]] (Vocals, [[wikipedia:Koto_(musical_instrument)|Koto]], [[wikipedia:Sanxian|Sanxian]], [[wikipedia:17-string koto|Jushichi-gen]])
  
== Discography ==
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== Japanese Discography ==
 
=== Albums ===
 
=== Albums ===
 
* [2004.05.12] [[Jikuu (Rin')|Jikuu]] (時空)
 
* [2004.05.12] [[Jikuu (Rin')|Jikuu]] (時空)
* [2004.09.29] [[Asuka]] (飛鳥)
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* [2004.09.29] [[Asuka (Rin')|Asuka]] (飛鳥)
* [2004.11.17] [[-Rin' Christmas Cover Songs- Seiya]] (~Rin' Christmas Cover Song~聖夜)
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* [2006.08.30] [[Inland Sea]]
* [2005.03.30] [[Utage Uta / Sakura Sakura]] (宴歌 / さくら さくら)
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* [2006.04.25] [[Inland Sea]] <small> (Japan release 2006.08.30)</small>
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===Other Albums===
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* [2004.11.17] [[~Rin' Christmas Cover Songs~ Seiya]] (聖夜) ''(Cover Album)''
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* [2005.03.30] [[Utage Uta / Sakura Sakura]] (宴歌 / さくら さくら) ''(Live Album)''
  
 
=== Mini-Albums ===
 
=== Mini-Albums ===
 
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* [2007.12.05] [[Genji Nostalgie]] (源氏ノスタルジー)
* [2007.12.05] [[Genji Nostalgia]] (源氏ノスタルジー)
 
  
 
=== Singles ===
 
=== Singles ===
* [2004.04.07] [[Sakitama -Sachi Tamashi-]] (Sakitama~幸魂~)
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* [2004.04.07] [[Sakitama ~Sachi Tamashii~]] (Sakitama~幸魂~)
 
* [2004.06.30] [[Yachiyo no Kaze]] (八千代ノ風)
 
* [2004.06.30] [[Yachiyo no Kaze]] (八千代ノ風)
 
* [2005.04.20] [[Sakura Sakura]] (サクラ サクラ)
 
* [2005.04.20] [[Sakura Sakura]] (サクラ サクラ)
* [2005.08.31] [[Yume Hanabi (Rin' single)|Yume Hanabi]] (夢花火)
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* [2005.08.31] [[Yume Hanabi (Rin')|Yume Hanabi]] (夢花火)
  
 
=== DVDs ===
 
=== DVDs ===
* [2004.11.17] [[Utage -Rin' First Live Tour 2004 Jikuu-]] (歌宴~Rin' First Live Tour 2004 "時空"~)
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* [2004.11.17] [[Utage ~Rin' First Live Tour 2004 "Jikuu"~]] (歌宴~Rin' First Live Tour 2004 "時空"~)
  
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===Collaborations/Other===
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* [2005.08.31] '''Rin'''' featuring [[m.c.A.T|m.c.A・T]] - [[Flashback]]
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* [2008.06.04] '''Rin'''' & Conisch - [[Hanagoromo Yumegoromo Original Soundtrack]]
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==US  Discography ==
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===Albums===
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* [2006.04.25] [[Inland Sea]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/rin/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/rin/index.html Official Website]
* [http://domo.com/Rin/ US Label Website]
 
  
[[Category:Groups]]
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[[Category:Japanese Bands]]
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[[Category:Traditional]]
 
[[Category:Disbanded]]
 
[[Category:Disbanded]]
[[Category:Traditional]]
 

Latest revision as of 08:26, 21 April 2014

Rin' promoting Genji Nostalgie (2007)

Rin' was an instrumental female group under avex trax, consisting of 2003 graduates from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts. They are known to combine traditional Japanese musical instruments with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music. Their group 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.

In 2006 the group debuted in the US under Domo Records with the album Inland Sea.

In February 13, 2009, it was announced that the group had disbanded.

Members

Japanese Discography

Albums

Other Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

DVDs

Collaborations/Other

US Discography

Albums

External links