Tokyo
Charmy★Calypson
Born in Miyagi, influenced by Okinawa, and now based in Tokyo, this passionate lover of world music connects grooves with a playful and unique style.
In 2000, a move to Ishigaki Island and the opening of a clothing and accessory shop, Asian Market Charm, sparked a journey into world music. It was here she discovered Thai Lukthung, Calypso, and Cumbia.
Her deep dive into Yaeyama classical folk songs earned her the Excellence Award in the Sanshin Division and the Newcomer Award in the Yokobue (Flute) Division at the Yaeyama Classical Folk Song Competition.
During her time working at Okinawa’s ’69 Record Shop and Tower Records, she encountered a wide range of music that shaped her eclectic style.
In 2013, she released the mix CD “Charmy★Calypso’s Cumbia,” reflecting her growing obsession with the addictive rhythms of Cumbia. Since then, she has relentlessly pursued new releases in the genre.
Currently, her sets focus on modern Cumbia, folk, Asian traditional music, and world sounds, often infused with edgy, chaotic elements or soothing tones. She also experiments with playing screw-style enka (Japanese ballads), adapting her sound to a variety of parties.
As a regular DJ at the NEWEST LATIN party at Shimokitazawa’s counterclub, she spins new Latin releases. She also performs across Tokyo, including at Kichijoji’s Baobab, and since 2023, as part of the extreme gangsta DJ unit Furou-Gumi, alongside PU$$Y好好 and AMA U U.
For her, the joy of discovering new music remains a daily inspiration.
In 2000, a move to Ishigaki Island and the opening of a clothing and accessory shop, Asian Market Charm, sparked a journey into world music. It was here she discovered Thai Lukthung, Calypso, and Cumbia.
Her deep dive into Yaeyama classical folk songs earned her the Excellence Award in the Sanshin Division and the Newcomer Award in the Yokobue (Flute) Division at the Yaeyama Classical Folk Song Competition.
During her time working at Okinawa’s ’69 Record Shop and Tower Records, she encountered a wide range of music that shaped her eclectic style.
In 2013, she released the mix CD “Charmy★Calypso’s Cumbia,” reflecting her growing obsession with the addictive rhythms of Cumbia. Since then, she has relentlessly pursued new releases in the genre.
Currently, her sets focus on modern Cumbia, folk, Asian traditional music, and world sounds, often infused with edgy, chaotic elements or soothing tones. She also experiments with playing screw-style enka (Japanese ballads), adapting her sound to a variety of parties.
As a regular DJ at the NEWEST LATIN party at Shimokitazawa’s counterclub, she spins new Latin releases. She also performs across Tokyo, including at Kichijoji’s Baobab, and since 2023, as part of the extreme gangsta DJ unit Furou-Gumi, alongside PU$$Y好好 and AMA U U.
For her, the joy of discovering new music remains a daily inspiration.
