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Minako Takizawa Flutist / Composer

Minako has contributed as a flute player She has appeared in numerous ensembles and performed throughout the country. Minako's commitment to Brazilian music, Her performance also extends to her dancing the samba herself. Minako started playing the flute at the age of 9, after which she studied classical music. She is a member of the Department of Music, Faculty of Music, Toho Gakuen University. She then she met her and Her Brazilian music (particularly the works of Antonio Carlos Jobim) guided her. She then joined the recording session for a Toshiba EMI artist, marking the beginning of her professional career. she was chosen to perform a solo rendition of the national anthem at the professional baseball playoff show. She participates in the ensemble 〝Sakura Project, which combines Western and musical instruments. She has performed with Japanese instruments such as the koto, biwa, and sho throughout Japan and even in Taiwan. She formed the jazz band BIANCA under Victor Entertainment A&R She has released albums and appeared in musicals and events. ​Soon after her major label debut under Teichiku Entertainment in 2008. 『BIANCA』received the 'ADRIB Award 2008 New Star' and performed at jazz festivals, Billboard Fukuoka and music bars including STB139. Minako’s original compositions were featured on renowned TV shows such as Nippon Television's 'Straight News,' NHK's 'Asaichi,' and TV Tokyo programs. Since 2009, she has been engaged in composing game music and contributed to numerous recordings for games like 'METAL GEAR SOLID,' 'Otomedius,' 'THE IDOLM@STER,' among many others. Currently, Minako is part of the band centering around flute and guitar, with percussion, vocals, and piano, performing a diverse range of Brazilian Music genres such as Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB, and Choro. Her extensive roles in the music business include composition, arrangement, production, and more.

Contributed Albums:

2000: Clingon “Cosmos” EMI Music Japan Inc

2004: sakura project “sakura project” Waternet Sound

2006: sakura project “Yukyu Ranka” Waternet Sound

2006: “Le Chocolat De H Presents: Lamusique Pour Les Chocolats” Victor Entertainment

2007: BIANCA “Spangle” Victor Entertainment

2008: BIANCA “BIANCA” Teichiku Entertainment

2009: Apple App “Prescription For Sleep”

2010: METAL GEAR SOLID “PEACE WALKER” KONAMI

2013: Scarlet Maud “Master Mind”

2016: Minako Takizawa “NAUGHTY GIRLS”

2017: ONBIRD “SOUNDTRACKS vol.01” 2018: Minako Takizawa “Diary”

2023: Minako Takizawa “The Girl from Ipanema” Nuage website