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Umekichi displays the true art form of "Geisha",
a term that is often misinterpreted in western
countries. Geisha are women who have the
rare skill of entertaining customers through
creativity, musical prowess and wit. An art form
that developed through such combination was
"ozashiki-gei", where singing and Shamisen
performances are combined in a unique way.
Her passion for this traditional art form is huge -
she actually dresses in a kimono with Japanese
hair in her daily life. Umekichi presents the
historical art to the contemporary crowd by
adding a touch of pop to the classic genre. to it.
She is currently one of the most popular artists
of her genre.
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