is the founder of the Japanese bands
The Boom
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and
Ganga Zumba
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. The former was noted in the 1990s for a fusion of rock, pop, and local
Okinawa
is a prefecture of Japan. Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km2 (880 sq mi).
Naha is the capital and largest city ...
n folk music. Miyazawa is responsible for virtually all lyrics and music for The Boom, who are best known for their 1993 hit song "
Shima Uta".
In 2006, he founded the band Ganga Zumba which includes
Marcos Suzano
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and incorporates Brazilian and other Latin American and Caribbean influences in its music.
Personal life
He married TV personality Dionne Mitsuoka in 1994. He had three children (two boys and a girl). His eldest son,
Hio Miyazawa
is a Japanese-American actor and model. He was born in San Francisco, United States.
He is the son of musician Kazufumi Miyazawa and TV personality Dionne Mitsuoka.
Personal life
His father, musician Kazufumi Miyazawa is Japanese and his mot ...
, debuted as a model in 2015 and began his acting career in 2017.
Discography
* 留まらざること 川の如く (''Tomarazaru Koto Kawa Nogotoku'', 2019) No. 32
Oricon Albums Chart
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References
External links
Calabash MusicKazufumi Miyazawa official Website
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Japanese musicians
Living people
Musicians from Yamanashi Prefecture
1966 births