Ryoko Moriyama - Life Is Beautiful (2025) Hi-Res

Ryoko Moriyama (森山 良子, Moriyama Ryōko), born January 18, 1948, is a Japanese folk and jazz singer. She is known as the Japanese Joan Baez, or the Queen of college folk. Her most famous song is "Satokibi Batake" (さとうきび畑), about a tragedy during the Battle of Okinawa.

An original jazz album by Ryoko Moriyama produced by Senri Oe. Recorded in New York in August 2024. Includes seven songs written by Oe, a self-cover of "Nada Sou Sou," and nine covers of Senri Oe's "Gloria." Performed by the Senri Oe Trio.