OMG I love this woman, deep and beautiful songs.Samurai Champloo brings me here after listening to '' Obokuri eeumi''

“Unarikami”, (“Yoisura Bushi”, Sailors’ Song) This is a traditional folk song from the Amami Islands in present day Kagoshima prefecture. Yoisura-bushi was also handed down to Okinawan/ Ryūkyūan tradition. It’s a song of protection for brothers or men who have gone out to sea, and is based on the belief in a very powerful goddess, or Onarigami [“Unarikami” in Amami dialect], who resides in sisters. A white bird or swan perched upon a ship’s stern is regarded as a symbol of Onarigami, and considered a good sign. The title of the song comes from the musical accompaniment of “Surayoisura”. The words were a little difficult to translate, as they're already Japanese translations from the Amami dialect in which Ikue Asazaki sings, but it’s the lament of a sailor on the high seas who wishes for a sister, or “Unarikami” to worship for the blessings of good fortunes against the pull of the gods. 舟ぬ高艦に ヨイスラ (Sailing on a high ship, Yoisura) 舟ぬ高艦に ヨイスラ (Sailing on a high ship, Yoisura) 白鳥ぬ 坐ちゅり スラヨイスラヨイ (No swan sitting, Sura Yoisura Yoi) 白鳥やあらぬ ヨイスラ (The swan is not there, Yoisura) 白鳥やあらぬ ヨイスラ (The swan is not there, Yoisura) 姉妹神がなし スラヨイスラヨイ (Without a sister goddess [Unarikami]. Sura Yoisura Yoi) 汝きゃ拝む節や ヨイスラ (I would worship you, Yoisura) 汝きゃ拝む節や ヨイスラ (I would worship you, Yoisura) …スラヨイスラ (Sura Yoisura) 夢やちゅんば見りゃぬ スラヨイスラヨイ (I see no good fortune in dreams, Sura Yoisura Yoi) 神ぬ引きゃ合わせに ヨイスラ (To match the pull of the gods, Yoisura) 神ぬ引きゃ合わせに ヨイスラ (To match the pull of the gods, Yoisura) …スラヨイスラ (Sura Yoisura) 汝きゃばくま拝むでぃ スラヨイスラヨイ (The goddess I would worship. Sura Yoisura Yoi)

I always cry when I listen to this wonderful voice and music. I remember my dear mom and dad.

It dosn't mater what a language a song is brought, if one could just listen and enjoy it that its beutiful

Damn her voice just never ceases to send chills down my spine. She's incredibly unique.

I love her music immensely. She is easily one of my favorite artists.

Such depth...the Amami song style

Every time i listen to music by Ikue Asazaki, she always put tears in my eyes because her voice is a gift that tells the world that traditional music of Japan always prevail!

i couldnt decide whether i liked this music or not, but i cant stop listening. It just speaks to you

Like an angels voice! Descended from heaven. Reaching for the heart.

This song is truly beautiful.

Her music gets me out of body experiences legit - it helps with meditation and visualizations

OHHH she can sing !!!!!!, turn it up and feel it

This song is so peaceful. So beautiful.

I love her voice so much. It has so much emotion to it. The music just makes it that much more.... amazing. I don't think I could explain it even if I tried, how powerful it is.

Goosebumps!!!!!!!!!!!.......

I love the songs 朝崎郁恵 Ikue Asazaki sings. ''Unarikami'' is subtitle. Main title is ''Yoisura-bushi よいすら節''. This is the old traditional song of Amami islands near by Okinawa.

amazing music.. amazing song.. how to love japan in every way

I was looking for this type of music for a long time. Just beautiful.

I don't know what the japanese lyrics means, but I think I feel the crying and breathing of the soul of this greate singer. What a soul-touching song ! On the other hand I can't understand the japanese young people. They deny their beautyful and odd own culture and traditions, and consume the alien, western (American-like, European-like) pop-rock-culture.

samurai champloo episode 14 great song

Anyone who wants the album can find the link in the description box. thank u :]

so beautiful!

thanks for the album!

boy, really thanks a LOT 💗💗

Ésto ocupa un lugar en mí corazón, pero cuando la escucho, a veces llena todo el corazón y no sé por qué, pero las lágrimas fluyen sin permiso.

Thanks for this.

Thank you so much!!! x

so nice.

i'm here to remember this song later in 10 years

blessed .

It makes it real to tell that story. That despite the waste, the beauty can shine through.

BLESSINGS !

奄美の島を映して欲しかったですが、彼女の島唄は相変わらず素晴らしいです。沖縄の琉球島唄とは明らかに違う発声法で、すぐわかります。ありがとう。もっと、奄美の歴史からくる、この哀愁漂う旋律に目を向けて欲しいなとおもいました。

The song name is " UnariKami " :)

spot on, doesnt make the locations less breathtaking though, just thinking of ha long bay makes me silent like it did when i was 21 visiting there. Omnomnom for the eyes! and thanks to miss asazaki the ears can enjoy the same treatment. Cheers to all asazaki supporters, even the ones who came in through the anime door. any means of getting this baa-chan some recognition outside of japan is awesome

True :*

thank you!

If you watch NHK's Seasoning the Seasons she will sound familiar.

Unica, bellisimo

i don't comment on KZfaq but god damn Ikue Asazaki God bless you. I hope to get an interlude from you

Sound Of Heaven

Shivers...nothing more to say.

God... I like folk music. Modern variations make new life. And I can hear that something common in chinese, japan, irish, russian music... Strange. Listen to russian folk in modern style: zventa sventana - Ай Божа.avi

Thanks

Utsukushii uta desu :)

3:50 lol, ive been there... in the afternoon heaps of workers come out to wash cloths, while around the corner theres a bunch of illegal dumping spots that go straight into the river or something >.< all it really kills the beauty when you realise theres at least 100 000 people using the river as a sewer/rubish dump

Domo arigato -

wow..

wow

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I know this song, but in another version. Is this some kind of remix or alternate version? Anyways, I like this version just like the other one. Ikue Asazaki is an amazing artist and even without understanding what she's singing, her songs are touching and mesmerizing.

I upload it on some server, & I'll Add the link in the description.. so feel free to download it :D

I really don't know where these pics have been taken.. i just found these pics fit with Ikue Asazaki song..

I have uploaded it and sent it to u and everyone who requested it so, if there's any problem with the link just inform me so i can Re-upload it :)

I don't know why some ppl here can't see the link in the description :( Anyway anyone who want it just msg me and i'll send u the link in case u can't see it..

Wonderful voice which reaches the heart and soul of humanity the Lord has richly blessed you,Glory be to God he loves you and so do I thank you very much for enriching my life.

Also Listen to her ”あんま”or "Mother" or "阿母” 。I put translation, so you will understand the meaning of the song.

I can't see the link - have you removed it? Lovely voice, beautiful song

maybe its a little bit too demandig but... may i join, please? I´d love to have this album, and they are so HARD to find! thanks a lot!! :D

can somebody please tell me the name of the flute at 00:17

"Chinese pics and Japanese Song" whats the problem with this mix!! We are all fu*king human so If anyone got a problem with it then It's not my concern. I am sharing this song for those who appreciate it & cuz it wasn't uploaded on utube and i felt like sharing it with u ppl to enjoy it. so have fun ^ ^

Nope, it's still there in the description, check again.

Anyone has translation please? Thank you

NHK's documentary

It looks like its in Guanxi, China. Look up the Li River on Wikipedia

Click "show more" for the link in the description.

Does anybody know the lyrics and their translation ? Thank you !

can somebody please tell me the name of the flute at 00 17

Can I ask where these pictures where taken? Thanks.

could you send me the album as well...im a huge fan too!!

would u mind sending me the album as well?

If Lord of the Rings was Japanese

💖🇧🇩❤️🇯🇵💖

Breaking the Chainz!!! Dj Joaking :)

great!! i´m sending you a private message, thanks a lot!! :DD

This song is not Chinese.This song is Japanese ( Amami Island's folk song ）.Picture is miss match…

背景が中国? チベットとかアンデスの山並みなら合うかもしれません。 沖縄の海のイメージがありますが、山々もいいですね。

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I can send u the album if u want.. send me your Email and i'll attach it to u

sure.. just send me Ur email and i'll attach it.

About the pics, i don't think they are taken in Japan, probably more in Vietnam or China (don't refer to my name i'm asian so...)

Some landscapes of these pictures are Chinese?

Lol Sure Jose!! but send me ur Email and i'll send it for u all tomorrow :D

What does unari mean?:)

Почему монголы не познали высот сознания НАУКИ!!!мы буряты,калмыки испытываем сейчас всю горечь низости(((

( Unarikami ) means what exactly?

Im only 17 and I like this type of music, It's chill, and the voice is great!!! most people nowadays appreciate other music which I accept, but I think people should be more open and not listen to what just the Media have to offer...anyway I don't want to start and argument here...just stating that this is so good it's unusual for people my age to listen to.

good for you, but there is no more sense of gratification from sharing that thought, the world has already gone to shit, glad to hear you appreciate good music, but if you simply said " great song" we would have understood that fact, your age is a mindstate, you are only as old as you think you are, the amount of years you have been alive shouldn't qualify as an argument to how much you have lived and how much you have learned.

絵がおもいっきし違うんすけど…

Japanese, I know nothing But this lady with heart piercing voice is killing me.

can somebody please tell me the name of the flute at 00:17

can somebody please tell me the name of the flute at 00:17