Angela Aki
Background information
Birth name	安芸 聖世美 (Aki Kiyomi)
Also known as	Angie, Lina
Born	September 15, 1977
Origin	Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan
Genre(s)	J-pop
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Sony Music Japan, Tofu Records
Website	angela-aki.com (Japanese) Tofu Records: Angela Aki (English)

Angela Aki (アンジェラ・アキ Anjera Aki), born on 15 September 1977 in Itano, Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan, to a Japanese father and an Italian-American mother, is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Her former Japanese real name is 安芸 聖世美 (Aki Kiyomi) Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Itano (板野町; -cho) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan. ... Tokushima Prefecture ) is located on Shikoku island, Japan. ... This article is about the island. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... J-pop (or Jpop) is an abbreviation of Japanese pop. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sony Music Entertainment Japan is Sonys music arm in Japan. ... Tofu Records is a U.S. record label of Sony Music Japan that was launched in 2003 with the goal of bringing the best of Japanese music to the U.S. Tofu Records first signed T.M. Revolution to the label, T.M. Revolution is a multi-platinum selling artist... is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Itano (板野町; -cho) is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan. ... Tokushima Prefecture ) is located on Shikoku island, Japan. ... This article is about the island. ... An Italian American is an American of Italian descent. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ...

Angela Aki is completely bilingual in English and Japanese as she was raised in Japan, but moved to Hawaii at the age of fifteen where she graduated from Iolani School. From there she moved on to George Washington University where she graduated with majors in politics and music. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Official language(s) English, Hawaiian Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 10,931 sq mi (29,311 km²)  - Width n/a miles (n/a km)  - Length 1,522 miles (2,450 km)  - % water 41. ... Name Iolani School Address 563 Kamoku Street Town Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 Established 1863 Community Urban Type Independent Religion Episcopal Church Students Coeducational Grades K to 12 Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Nickname Raiders Mascot Io (Hawaiian Hawk) Colors Black, Red and White Motto One Team, humble in victory... The George Washington University (GW), is a private, coeducational university located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The school was founded in 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia by Baptist ministers using funds bequeathed by George Washington. ...

She originally released an indie album in the United States in 2000, called These Words, which received much critical acclaim. In 2002 she composed two tracks for "Let It Fall" by Dianne Eclar, a teenage pop singer from the Philippines. In 2005 in Japan, she released an indie mini-album under Virgo Music entitled One, which alerted Nobuo Uematsu to her music. Angela Aki is now signed under Sony Japan. In 2005 she was announced as the singer of the Final Fantasy XII theme song, "Kiss Me Good-Bye". These Words is the debut album of Angela Aki, released on January 4, 2000. ... Nobuo Uematsu , born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese composer of video game music, and one of the most well-known, prolific, and versatile in the field. ... Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. ... Final Fantasy XII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console, and the twelfth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Kiss Me Good-Bye is the theme song of Final Fantasy XII, and is the third Japanese single by Angela Aki. ...

On March 9, 2007, she revealed in her official blog that she is married to a music director who has been supporting her before her debut. She also revealed that while she was in Washington D.C., she had married once before but the marriage ended in a divorce. is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

She is good friends with JPOP star Yuna Ito. Both singers attended the same Japanese language school. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Angela Aki is the daughter of Kiyoshi Aki, the owner/co-founder of AEON Institute of Language Education. This is one of the "Big Four" Eikaiwa (English conversation) schools in Japan. AEON (taken from the Latin word for a really long time) is one of the Big Four Japanese eikaiwa or English education companies. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Reaching an English audience

In May 2006, Angela signed with Tofu Records in order to release English singles and albums. Her first release with Tofu was releasing "Kiss Me Good-Bye" as a digital single in the USA, with a slightly altered track list. Later that month she performed the Final Fantasy XII theme song, "Kiss Me Good-Bye" at the premiere PLAY! A Video Game Symphony concert in Chicago on May 27, 2006. With orchestral backup, she played piano and sang the English lyrics, which she had written herself. She also performed her own version of "Eyes On Me", the theme song of Final Fantasy VIII with only the piano and her voice. Final Fantasy XII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console, and the twelfth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ... Kiss Me Good-Bye is the theme song of Final Fantasy XII, and is the third Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... PLAY! concert series logo PLAY! A Video Game Symphony is billed as the first symphony world-tour featuring music from video games. ... is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The music of Final Fantasy VIII was composed by regular series composer Nobuo Uematsu. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a console and computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ...

Marriage

On Aki's blog dated March 9, 2007, she announced her marriage to Japanese music producer, Hide Sanjougi. She also mentioned that it will be the second marriage for her.^[1] Her first marriage was to engineer, producer, and artist Tony Alany ^[2] who coproduced her first album in Vienna, VA. is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ...

Discography

Albums

These Words is the debut album of Angela Aki, released on January 4, 2000. ... is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ONE is a mini-album by Angela Aki. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... ... Home is the first major-label album from Angela Aki. ... June 14 is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Singles

HOME was the first major label single by Angela Aki. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Kokoro no Senshi (心の戦士) is the second Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Kiss Me Good-Bye is the theme song of Final Fantasy XII, and is the third Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This Love is the theme song of BLOOD+, and is the fourth Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sakura iro (サクラ色) is the fifth Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Kodoku no Kakera (孤独のカケラ) is the sixth Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Tashika ni (たしかに) is the seventh Japanese single by Angela Aki. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

DVDs

• Angela Aki MY KEYS 2006 in Budokan - March 28, 2007

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References

1. ^ Marriage announcement
2. ^ Tony Alany MySpace Page

External links

• Official Site (Japanese)
• Angela Aki at MusicBrainz
• Angela Aki Profile at Oricon (Japanese)
• Official English site (Tofu Records)
• Angela Aki profile at JaME
• Angela Aki interview at JaME
• J-Music Italia: Jpop & Jrock (Italian)
• Angela Aki Fansite (English)
• ThePPN:Angela Aki