
Independent - Yo Hitoto: Yo! She can act, too
Yo Hitoto is already a singing and songwriting sensation in Japan, attracting armies of paparazzi and adoring fans - and now she has turned to acting. Kaleem Aftab talks to a rising star.
Hitoto is the current queen of J-pop, the Japanese musical form with roots in folk and jazz that first came to prominence during Emperor Showa's reign. Recently a new wave of stars, led by Hitoto, has breathed life into the musical style. Columbia Music Entertainment cited Hitoto as a major factor as to why they recently turned a profit for the first time in seven years...
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