Yasuko Agawa

Yasuko Agawa is a smooth jazz icon and soulful voice that's been defining Tokyo's nightlife vibes since the 1980s. Known as the "queen of Japanese soul," her velvety vocals and sophisticated grooves blend R&B, city pop, and jazz into timeless cool. With albums like *Lowdown* and *Free Soul Yasuko Agawa*, she became synonymous with classy urban nightscapes, collaborating with legends like Kazumi Watanabe and touring Japan's top jazz clubs. Recent live recordings like her *2019 Billboard Live Direct* showcase why she remains a dynamic performer – think candlelit melodies, smoky ballads, and that signature finger-snapping flair that makes audiences feel like they're sipping cocktails in a hidden Shibuya lounge. Whether revisiting classics on *Premium Collection* or dropping new tracks like *MS.MYSTERY*, Agawa keeps proving soul music only gets better with age.

Genres

City Pop

J-r&b

Latest Release

ECHOES+2

Yasuko Agawa

Album - 13 Tracks - Released August 30, 2023