Artist Profile
MIchiko KumagaiBorn on February 29, 1952 in Shibuya, Tokyo.
At the age of 14, she was the vocalist of the girl band "Four Sun-Crea""
During her university days, she joined the light music club and formed
"Mood & Rock Music Society" with four men and two women.
At the same time, she also played keyboard and vocals in the band
"La Shangri-La".
Qualified as a Yamaha Electone instructor.
From 1982 to 1984, she lived in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
In 1986, she started the puppet theater "Mini Theater Harapeko-kun" in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture.
As the representative, she was involved in puppets, scripts, stage and music production, and created about 100 puppets and over 300 original songs and theater accompaniments.
She is an instructor for courses, training sessions and workshops on picture books, Kamishibai, etc.
In 1976, she was awarded the Green Ribbon Medal by the Cabinet Office.
Many media appearances on TV, radio, etc.
*Member of Kashiwa City Association for Supporting Japanese Language for Foreign Children and Students
*Member of Kashiwa City Association for Adventure Playgrounds
In 2017, she discovered chanson and started her activities as a chansonnier in Tokyo
She sings at public baths, live music venues in Kashiwa City and the surrounding area, outdoor festivals, public facilities, etc.
In recent years, she has given many lectures in collaboration with lecturers of courses on community activities and singing chanson
Her hobbies are jazz dance, playing the drums, and hosting a talk show
Chanson competition awards
2021 JCC Chanson Canzone Platinum Competition
Second place in the East Japan Tournament
*2022 JCC Chanson Canzone Competition National Tournament Jury Special Award
*2023 Japan Chanson Competition National Tournament Yomiuri Shimbun Award