NANJI JANJANI WON THE RADIO JAPAN JAPANESE SONG COMPETITION 2012

NANJI JANJANI WON THE RADIO JAPAN   JAPANESE SONG COMPETITION 2012
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NHK world RADIO JAPAN SPECIAL PROGRAM" I love Japanese Songs !"Announcement of Winners

The winners have been selected by our listeners, 2 guests and RADIO JAPAN's selection panel.

Guest: Hitomi Shimatani

She is a popular female singer in Japan. She has made big hits by covering songs of artists in Japan and abroad.

"I feel happy to know that Japanese songs have spread worldwide. I truly felt that Japan and the world are linked together!"

Guest: George Williams

He is a DJ active in many music programs. He is well versed in Japanese and overseas music.

"I received heart-warming present of songs from many people around the world."

RADIO JAPAN Prize (Grandprix)

RizaNFriends [Indonesia]
Title:Kimi koishi   Singer:Frank Nagai

I chose this song because I think this song has a similar melody and running chord to Indonesian traditional songs.

Hitomi ShimataniA nice mood! A chic atmosphere mixed with Indonesian!

George Williams
This Japanese song traveled overseas to Indonesia. There, the song was newly reborn and returned to Japan! I feel originality where his roots are incorporated  into the Japanese music piece.

Listeners' Choice No.1 Prize

Which were the songs our listeners wanted to hear the most?

Saira Hosen Mo [Bangladesh]
Title:Dokomademo Yukou       Singer:Yui Yamazaki

I am a 7-year-old girl. I first heard this song at a gathering for listeners organized by Radio Japan and instantly became fond of it. I sang with advice from my teacher.

Hitomi Shimatani

With comments such as "A cute girl is singing a cute song." "Nice! Very nice!! Excellent!!!" "Bravo MO…", many votes were cast from around the world -- such  as the United States, England, Canada, Germany, Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia,  Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Slovakia, Chech Republic, Romania, the Vatican, Sweden and Australia, and so on.

George Williams
Oh, very good! I realized that music is not technique. It was lovely because I could feel the heart of the girl singing trying her best.

Listeners' Choice No.2 Prize

Salome Anjari [Chile]
Title:Ai Oboete imasuka      Singer:Mari Iijima

I love ANISON. I sang this song and my friends played the accompaniment.

Hitomi Shimatani
Beautiful pronunciation of Japanese words! We received comments such as  "Like an angel's voice" and "The very best of the best!" from our listeners!

George Williams
Beautiful voice!

Listeners' Choice No.3 Prize

Maki Kuroneko [Mexico]
Title:Kouga Ninpou chou     Singer:Onmyouza

This is a band cover my friends and I made 2 years ago. I was the main vocal of the band called Kanpai!

Hitomi Shimatani
Listeners sent in comments such as "Cool sound" and "Cool like the  Japanese popular singer Kumi Koda!"

George Williams
Great! Good Japanese pronunciation!

Hitomi Prize

Inshi [Indonesia]

Title:Truth        Singer:Arashi

I covered all voices including background chorus and main melody. All are my voices in Takarazuka Jennus (male roles) style.

Hitomi Shimatani
Gosh! Her effort to use 6 types of voice and sang in Takarazuka theatrical troupe-style is amazing! The singer conveyed love for Japan and art of "Takarazuka" in Japan.

George Prize

NANJI JANJANI [India]

Title:Atama Kata Hiza Ashi     Singer:Children's songs with gestures

I am a teacher and like to sing children's songs. In India, many children sing in local languages (Gujarati and Hindi). I will sing this Japanese children song at my school.

George Williams
He succeeded in conveying his heart! It is a children's song with gestures which  everyone knows in Japan, but it was the first time for me to hear it sang this way. The background sound was techno-like and had a refreshing effect.

Listeners who sent in entries

·                     JR       , Karla Katayama   , Inshi   , Lu   , yudhi   , Salome Anjari   , Niniko Kacharava  , Fabio Mozine , sukma   , maruni   , ranjith   , Zou Jie   , Dewi Aisyah   , Chris Strife  , Setiawan   , Lee Seol ,Nicolai   , NANJI JANJANI   , kyoko   , Demiang   , mody ahmed  , Sora Sama   , YENNY OSCAR ,MEGAMI  , Lao Wan Tong   , Ozy Isany Hyung  , Diogo Miyahara, Hendrik Maulana,Emanuela Adi Liawati, Kami Rocks , Takayuki Kawasaki , Cold GONZA . pedro Garcia , Sasayaki, Gpspel Choir Alegria, Aziana. Kevin Zhao, dewdew, urukyu, Lely Ch.Kana, Hideto ,  Matsumoto, Hitomi no Yasha, Ruki, Laruku Vamper 666, Feriyadi Ramansyah, ichelle Ana Roque, Mikan Club, Maki Kuroneko, Diez Voces, Tisha Sharon, jurio, rginia, Verra, Japan-style, Sophia, Kaoru Chan, Sonia, Estefani, RizaNFriends, Loopcat, Cheong Pung, echo, dey, Okkar Htut, Kyaw Htoo, Shin, MNT, Blubuk2, Anggita Rezki Amelia, Alysson Shozo Resende Takaki, musicloverr, Rizacoustic, Galina Kryukova, EAGLE, Paloma Osorio, Rogerio, Eduardo Iamada, michelle, Noir Lotus, Yuriko, TELLY, Saira Hosen Mo, Thae Swe Nyi, MD.Saiful Islam, MD.Haidarul Islam, Abdulsamad Abdulhamid Ismail, Irwanto Halim, Furu Mara Bhain, Makyambe Mwinde-Emina, Exaud Wambwa, AyeAye Thein

We thank you all very much for sending your songs.