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From Japan to Chicago

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Stories of people who relocated to other countries, influenced by music. Japanese singer Yoko Noge became passionate about the blues as a schoolgirl.

Stories of people who relocated to other countries, influenced by music.

Japanese singer Yoko Noge became passionate about the blues as a schoolgirl. After her mother's suicide, she set off for Chicago, the capital of blues music. Her first stop was a Westside joint, where master bluesman Willie Kent was playing. When Yoko told him she had come so far just for the music, he asked her to sing.

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Tue 7 Jul 2009 09:30

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  • Mon 5 May 2008 15:45
  • Tue 7 Jul 2009 09:30