Rooted in the musical heritage of Amami Ōshima, Anna Sato is a celebrated vocalist reimagining Shimauta (island songs) for global audiences. Trained from the age of three by her grandfather, she has earned multiple accolades in traditional music.
Her career spans global stages, from Les Misérables as Fantine to festivals across Europe, the U.S., and Japan. Alongside Toshiyuki Sasaki, she blends Shimauta with jazz, R&B and hip-hop, creating a bold, genre-defying sound.
From New York to Paris, Anna Sato continues to carry the voice of Amami into new sonic territories.