This critic's choice recording from Japanese diva, Yukiko Haneda is a hidden jewel with an all star creative team including producer David Foster, duet with Paul Anka, and Chicago's Bill Champlin. Her elegantly polished voice breathes through the range of songs, all from diverse backgrounds.
Yukiko Haneda explores the world of music from various cultures. She has collaborated with Argentine guitarist, Eduardo Falu, flamenco guitarist Vicento Amigo and found her passion in Fado, Portuguese folk music, which she feels close and home to.
A captivating dialogue of euphonics betweeen two brilliant artists shines in this sensual album featuring maestro Kiyoshi Shiga's picturesque "singing" violin work interwoven with Yukiko Haneda's graceful voice.
Kiyoshi Shiga, foremost tango violinist, has been named the Enrique Francini of Japan. He has toured with his band Orchestra Tipica Tokyo to South America, Europe and Asian countries and has collaborated with many artists including maestro Antonio Agri.
