1. Yumi Matsutoya by: sarah saxon

2. Background Born January 19, 1954 Very popular musician in Japan

3. Singer, composer, pianist, song-writer Quickly became well known because of her extensive talent and live performances More than 42 million records sold

4. Experience Gained a lot of experience by being a session musician- work with other musicians during performances or recording sessions Worked at a restaurant where many celebrities would go- met her first record producer this way

5. Music featured in many Mitsubishi Motors commercials and advertisements Image was also used to promote vehicles

6. Music Success Became well known to her fans because many of her albums have made the Japanese Albums Chart

7. Western Influence Western Culture and Japanese Pop influence much of Yumi’s music She mixed both of these and left a huge impression on popular Japanese music

8. Fans Yumi attracts a large and diverse fan base She gathers an even larger fan base by collaborating with many other popular musicians