“Mom”’s CD Debut
On the night of Saturday, June 15,
friends and fans gathered to celebrate someone’s CD debut, joined by a star-studded lineup
and about 70 audience members.

The debut artist was Keiko Takahashi.
Born and raised in Nishiokoppe Village, she raised five children and
has also performed widely as a skoppu shamisen (shovel shamisen) player.

Her meeting with singer-songwriter Riku Nakanishi inspired Keiko’s songs, and after six months of intensive training
she reached the milestone of a CD debut.

She had thought, “I will never sing in front of people in my life,”
but listening to a song that reflected her own experiences stirred a desire to sing, she said on stage.

On the night of the CD debut, the stage featured guitarists active in the village and the skoppu shamisen players and singers who have performed with Mom.

Amid laughter, applause, and occasional call-and-response, the final performer—Mom—confidently sang her song.

Some long-time acquaintances were in the audience, and the venue felt lively and warm.

The CD is currently being sold by hand.
Online sales are planned for the future.

Once again, congratulations on your debut, Mom!!
Thank you to all the performers for a wonderful stage.

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