The Woman with the Name of the Wind---The Trajectory of Miyuki Nakajima (1975-Present)

The Woman with the Name of the Wind---The Trajectory of Miyuki Nakajima (1975-Present)

In 1975, with "Lullaby of a Thistle Girl," Miyuki Nakajima appeared in the world of song like a soundless wind. Her voice was somewhat shadowy, her words razor-sharp, and yet terribly gentle. In "Jidai" she quietly sang about the cycle of time, and in "Wakareta" she brought a dignified beauty to the back of a woman who was going through a breakup. In 1994's "Sora to Kimi no Aida" (Between the Sky and You), his sympathy for those who cannot be protected by anyone resonated as a prayer. Eventually, with "Star on Earth," she shed light on the efforts and dreams of those who have no name, and her songs reached the heavens with praise and determination.

The words are alive. In the "Night Party" that she has performed since 1989, she has visualized the world of her stories on stage, quietly overwhelming the audience. Takuro Yoshida praised her as "chosen by the god of song," and Yumi Matsutoya said, "There is a prayer. The next generation of expressive artists such as Ringo Shiina and Hirokazu Kore-eda are also in awe of her work. Miyuki Nakajima, though her face is not seen in Kohaku or variety, her songs continue to accompany the souls of those who have lost their way at times. The wind may be invisible, but it surely caresses our cheeks. In the same way, her songs live on in the depths of people's hearts.