Shanti Snyder (born 4 June 1981), better known as Shanti (stylized in all-caps), is a Japanese lyricist, singer, songwriter, and music TV host of mixed descent, based in Japan and hailing from Kanagawa Prefecture. She performs with a few different formations at clubs in the Tokyo area and has also appeared with various other musical artists. Shanti's voice is well known through her collaborations with Yoko Kanno, notably in Escaflowne the Movie, where she was the vocalist on the theme song "Sora".
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 Shanti Snyder at Japan Expo 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shanti Snyder |
| Also known as | Shanti |
| Born | 4 June 1981 |
| Origin | Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Nu Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, lyricist, tv host |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Hayama, Nippon Columbia |
| Website | www |
Biography edit
Shanti was born to American musician Tommy Snyder, who has been the drummer and vocalist for Godiego since 1977.[1] Shanti is a frequent lyricist and vocalist for commercials, working with many Tokyo based commercial song production companies and advertising agencies, recording songs and narrations for businesses such as Coca-Cola, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Xerox.[2] Shanti Snyder wrote four songs on J-pop singer Crystal Kay's debut album, C.L.L Crystal Lover Light.[citation needed]
In 2008, the song called "Home" that Shanti co-wrote with Hajime Yoshizawa featured her voice. It received attention in Japan when it was used for a caffe latte advertising campaign featuring Scarlett Johansson. In June 2008, when the song was pre-released on iTunes to promote Hajime Yoshizawa's Japan album, it was number 1 on iTunes for a short time.[3]
Shanti's debut album, Share My Air, was recorded in Paris with some of France's top musicians.[2] The album was released in Japan on the Hayama label.
From October 2008 until March 2010, Shanti was the co-host for J-Melo, an NHK World music program that was broadcast worldwide.[4]
Shanti sang the ending theme song, "Pray for the World", for the film Reunion released in Japan in February 2013.[5]"
Discography edit
Albums edit
Source:[6]
- Share My Air, 18 January 2008
- Born to Sing, 23 June 2010
- Romance with Me, 26 January 2011
- Lotus Flower, 22 February 2012
- Cloud 9, 5 December 2012
- "Jazz en Rose", 6 March 2013
Singles edit
Source:[6]
- "The Christmas Song", 2010
- "Lovin' You", 2012
References edit
- ^ Betros, Chris (11 May 2011). "Japanese-American singer SHANTI making sound waves". Japan Today. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Official Site". Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ "Profile on Concert Imagine". Archived from the original on 2 November 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ "J-Melo Official Site". Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ "Shanti Information". Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Discography". Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
External links edit
- Official website
- Shanti Snyder on Instagram
- Nippon Columbia profile (in Japanese)
- NHK's J-Melo site