Anri

About Anri

The world renowned Artist, Composer, Lyricist, and Producer ANRI debuted in 1978 with the top hit song “Olivia wo Kikinagara” (Listening to Olivia) from her debut album "Apricot Jam". This was the start of her becoming one of Japan's most popular and influential songwriters, performers, and musical icon. Since then she has released 40 albums and 40 singles in the span of over 40 years. ANRI has hit the top of the Japanese music scene multiple times including with the song, “CAT’S EYE”, “Kanashimiga Tomaranai” (I CAN’T STOP THE LONLINESS) and “SUMMER CANDLES”. In 1998, she released the official Winter Nagano Olympic song, “SHARE ~Hitomi no Naka no Hero~" and performed “Furusato” live on International broadcasts throughout the world. Japan Airlines featured ANRI on their promotional theme song, "I Will Be There with You ~Afureru Omoi" (composed by David Foster). In 2019, ANRI recorded an historic EP with The Steve Gadd Band at the famous East/West Studios in LA. featuring the classic song "Duke's Anthem ~ Hoshizora No Dokokade~". ANRI has recorded at the most acclaimed recording studios throughout the world and her album's musicians are some of the best and well known session players in the music industry. Recently, ANRI created a buzz in the music world when she sang “Watching Over You” with Mariya Takeuchi in the duet “Peach & Apricot” in 2021. Currently ANRI actively Produces, Composes, writes lyrics for herself and other Artists, both in Japan and overseas.