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Japanese-American Singer Mei Semones Blends Cultures — and Languages — on Her Debut Album ‘Animaru’
Japanese-American musician Mei Semones on her debut album 'Animaru' and her rare, effortless blend of the two languages in her songwriting.
Her cross-cultural identity is even reflected in her outfit: a light gray hoodie and jeans, accented with an embellished checkered scarf from the Chinese brand YanYan Knits and a barrette adorned with dangling butterfly and bow charms. The album features a rich combination of string instruments — Noah Leong on viola, Claudius Agrippa on violin, and Noam Tanzer on bass — all grounded by the rhythmic pulse of Ransom McCafferty on drums. Although “Animaru” is her first full-length album, Semones gained recognition for earlier work, including her 2024 EP “Kabutomushi.” She even caught the attention of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, who described her music as “deft, articulate, and carries a mysterious power.”
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