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2008年8月6日、朝崎郁恵、キャリア史上初のベスト盤がユニバーサルミュージックより発売！
代表曲「おぼくり～ええうみ」をはじめ、UA、高橋全、ゴンチチ、宗次郎、上妻宏光など、様々なミュージシャンとのコラボレート曲を中心に選曲。ボーナストラックとして、NHKみんなのうた「ありがとサンキュ～」も収録。
■「朝崎郁恵 Featuring Best おぼくり～ええうみ」
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Ikue Asazaki, Biograghy
Ikue Asazaki (born 1935 in Kakeroma Island, Amami Oshina) is an Utasha artist, who is known for her performamce in the traditional Amami Shimauta (folk song). Deeply influenced from her father, Tatsujo's teaching, Asazaki further developed her innate musical talent and was acclaimed as a genius singer in her early teens. Asazaki has performed concerts around the world in such places as New York, Los Angeles, and Cuba. She has also performed extensively in Japan, including a series of concerts for 10 years at the National Theater of Japan.
In 1997, Asazaki released her debut mini album, "Amami" (out of print), featuring with piano performance. The album made a strong impression and has drawn significant attention from many famous artists, including Haruomi Hosono and UA. Since then, she has released a number of albums, including "Utaba Utayun" (2002), "Uta Asibi" (2003), "Obokuri" (2005), "Shimayumuta" (2006), and "Hamasaki" (2007), of which she collaborated with Sitar player, Daikichi Yoshida. Her first compilation album was released in August 2008 by Universal Music.
Asazaki performs with various musical instruments around the world while she maintains the traditional style in her singing. She has worked with a wide range of artists, including Ryuichi Sakamoto and UA. Asazaki's songs can be emotionally effective, and they have touched many hearts across generations.
