Artist Profile
Keiko & RyoukeiKeiko is one of Japans leading Hawaiian singers, beloved not only for her performances but also for her ukulele singing lessons and YouTube live shows. Ryoukei is a ukulele player known for his jazz and bossa nova style, and the director of RIKES UKE, a ukulele school based in Yokohama. Together, they began performing as Keiko & Ryoukei in 2019.
Their first album, Nanea, was nominated for the 2024 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, often referred to as the Grammy Awards of Hawaii. Featuring Hawaiian songs carried by Ryoukei's jazz- and bossa nova-inspired ukulele rhythms and Keikos soothing voice, as well as original co-written works including the title track, the album delivers an exquisite Nanea sound - a musical experience of deep relaxation.
Genre: J-Pop, World