Chaba (group)

Chaba (チャバ, Chaba) was a folk rock band consisting of three members. They formed in 1996 at the Osaka University of Arts and made their big debut in 2004 and were signed to Ki/oon Records. One of their more distinctive aspects is the incorporation of the traditional Okinawan instrument, the Sanshin, into their music.

Chaba
OriginOsaka, Japan
Years active19962007
LabelsKi/oon Records (Sony Music Japan) (Japan)
WebsiteOfficial CHABA website
MembersIchirō Hirano
Daisuke Higa
Shizuka Kaizuma

Their song Parade was used as the 12th ending theme to the anime series Naruto.

They disbanded on April 7, 2008.

Members

Name (Kanji)InstrumentBirth dateBirth Location
Ichirō Hirano (平野 一郎)Vocal & Guitar23 November 1975Hyōgo Prefecture
Daisuke Higa (比嘉 大祐)Sanshin, choir6 May 1975Okinawa Prefecture
Shizuka Kaizuma (鹿嶋 静)Fiddle, choir25 February 1979Miyagi Prefecture

Discography

Album

  • Chaba (November 6, 2003)
  • The Best of Chaba Kinema Rock Yūgi (November 6, 2003)
  • Seishun Kinema (青春キネマ, "Youth Film") (August 18, 2004)
  • Atorie (アトリエ, "Studio") (August 2, 2006)
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