Hiroaki Tagawa

Hiroaki Tagawa

Japanese blind guitarist known for incredible technique and unique playing style. Notable Performances: Tokyo Paralympic Opening Ceremony (2021): Performed at the event aired worldwide. "World Expansion Audition Aim for a Global Star" (2021): Competed on Nippon Television, winning the Grand Slam and attracting offers from TV stations in the US, UK, France, China, and Thailand. Compositions: Created numerous theme songs for Mazda's racing events. The song "White Arrows" was adopted as the ending theme for "Defending Japan," a globally broadcast program covering defense matters in the US and Japan (October 2022). Featured the song "Racing Star" at Cannes Lions 2022 in France. Involved in composition for TV shows, commercials, and corporate projects. Upcoming Release (2024): Releasing the album "THE RODA SEEKER," which includes the theme song for Mazda's racing events. Currently on a nationwide tour. Regularly holds solo gigs and supports various popular domestic artists, contributing original songs to local TV, radio programs, and commercials. Worked on the theme song "Open Road" and other insert songs for the film Juju Racing Against Destiny, which will be screened at the Global Hollywood Film Festival 2024, taking place in Hollywood, USA, from November 2, 2024.