Hatsukoi no Michi / Kizuna Zaka

[Machine Translation] "Chikako Takase" has a background of studying Noh chanting and dance for three years at the "Noh Theater" in Higashi-Nakano, Nakano Ward, Tokyo. Currently active as a certified instructor for the National Karaoke Instructors Association, she made her debut with the following works produced by Yukihiko Ito: *The Road of First Love* and *Kizuna Slope*. *The Road of First Love* is a nostalgic" enka song that poignantly conveys bittersweet emotions through five-line verses set to a Latin rhythm. This road" where she met you," walked together and then parted ways. It is a memorable track in which Chikako Takase" sings as if convincing herself, That s right ." Kizuna-zaka" is a happy enka" song sung with all her heart for her precious you." It is set against the backdrop of the Hachiman-sama" shrines with slopes scattered throughout the country. Please enjoy immersing yourself in its heartwarming atmosphere.

東京都中野区東中野にある"能楽堂"に3年間通い、謡曲・仕舞を学んだ経歴を持つ"高世ちかこ"。全国カラオケ指導協会公認講師として活動中の彼女が、伊藤雪彦プロデュース作品『初恋の道』『きずな坂』でデビュー。『初恋の道』は、ラテンのリズムに乗せて、切ない思いを5行詩で切々と語った"懐古的"歌謡曲。"あなた"と出会って、一緒に歩き・・・そして別れた"この道"。「そうよ・・・」と、自分自身に言い聞かせる様に歌い上げる"高世ちかこ"が印象的な作品。『きずな坂』は、大切な"あなた"の為に、心を込めて歌う"しあわせ演歌"。全国各地に点在する、坂のある"八幡様"が舞台。ほのぼのとした雰囲気に浸って楽しんで下さい。