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Akiko is the first Japanese singer to record for the Verve record label. She sings Brazilian music, and plays with Brazilian musicians from Rio and Salvador, including Marcos Suzano, Kassin, Domenico, Moreno Veloso, Pedro plus Arto Lindsay. 12 tracks, including Batacuda, Meu Cora, Payapta Turdi, Chega de Saudade, and Jardim Bot Nico. Giles Peterson has played her on his BBC Worldwide programme on Radio 1.
