She Is The Music

About Tomoko Nagashima

Singer-songwriter and producer from Japan. Formed the duo Orange Pekoe with Kazuma Fujimoto in 1998. Debuted in 2001, signed to BMG Japan in 2002. In 2014, released her first solo album NIA, recorded in Brooklyn, NY, co-produced by Takuya Kuroda and released by King Records (JP) / Atlanta Records (US). After living in New York and Los Angeles, returned to Japan in 2019. In 2024, self-produced and released the EP UCHI under the name Tomoko Nia. Now based in Tokyo, working on new music as a solo artist.

Current Working Location

Tokyo, 東京都日本 (Available to tour full time.)

Links to work

Work experience

orange pekoe
2001-2026
Vocal, Producer, Songwriter

Nia
2012-2024
Vocal, Producer, Songwriter

Tomoko Nia
2024-
Vocal, Producer, Songwriter

Tomoko's Skills

Live

Artist

Venue Type Experience

Club
Festival

Musician

Artist
Singer

Producing

Producer

Songwriting

Beat Maker
Lyricist
Songwriter

Tomoko's Genres

Electronic
Folk
Jazz
Pop
R&B
World

Tomoko's Experience

For the past 25 years, I have applied my musical skills in Japan, creating works under major labels and performing at major festivals, concert halls, and iconic venues like Blue Note. Having also lived in NY and LA for three years, my music blends Japanese culture with the DNA of beautiful sounds from around the world. I am highly active in pursuing international festivals and collaborations, and I would love to connect and create with anyone interested in Japanese culture or my artistic vision.

She Is The Music PresentsWomen Sharing the Spotlight

On behalf of She Is The Music, it is with great pleasure that we recognize the below women for their extraordinary contributions to the music industry at our inaugural Women Sharing The Spotlight cocktail event.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is founded in the ethos that when we make more space for each other, when we bring more women into the room, we create a vibrant spirit and ecosystem of mentorship, growth and opportunity -- together. This is a unique event for industry leaders to not only converge and celebrate -- but to share their platforms, their voices, and their strength with one another and with the next generations of women forging the path ahead.

The list has been selected by our advisory council as one of 50 exceptional women to be celebrated for your 20+ years of remarkable achievement, contribution and impact in music.

Rooted in the conviction that 'We Are Stronger Together', we have asked each honoree to nominate another woman they admire to share the spotlight.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is envisioned as an annual celebration, creating a platform to elevate and empower women who are shaping the future of music.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 50 HONOREES:

Alexandra Lioutikoff

Alison Smith

Amanda Marks

Ann Mincieli

Barbara Cane

Beth Matthews

Carianne Marshall

Carole Kinzel

Cyndi Forman

Desiree Perez

Dina LaPolt

Ebonie Ward

Gail Mitchell

Geni Lincoln

Golnar Khosrowshahi

Heather Kolker

Jen McDaniels

Jenna Park Adler

Jennifer Knoepfle

Jenifer Mallory

Jennifer Justice

Jocelyn Cooper

Joi Brown

Julie Hurwitz

Julie Swidler

Katie Welle

Lila Gerson

Lori Feldman

Lou Taylor

Lucy Dickins

Luke Burland

Melissa Miller Ormond

Michele Anthony

Michele An

Michele Bernstein

Natalia Nataskin

Nicole George Middleton

Nicole Wyskoarko

Phylicia Fant

Sam Kirby Yoh

Samantha Saturn

Stephanie Shim

Sullina Ong

Susan Genco

Sylvia Rhone

Tammy Hurt

Theola Borden

Tina Davis

Vivien Lewit

Wendy Goldstein

Yvette Noel Schure

HONOREE EVENT COMMITTEE:

Alexis Giles

Ali Harnell

Carolyn Williams

Jacqueline Saturn

Jeanine McLean

Jessica Letkemann

Jody Gerson

Kelly Chappel

Kirdis Postelle

Madison Anglin

Marcie Allen

Michelle Yablans

Mo Rhim

Nazanin Fatemian

Nicole Onufrey

Samii Carpintero

Stacey Portnoy

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