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Esther Thirimu: Chrysalis
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1. Mkokoteni
Lyrics and Music: Esther Thirimu
Produced by David Jimenez and Esther Thirimu
Recorded and mixed at Jimenez Studio
Vocals: Esther Thirimu
Additional keyboards: Toshiyuki Yasuda
2. Moment in Time
Lyrics by Esther Thirimu
Music by David Jimenez and Esther Thirimu
Produced by David Jimenez
Recorded and mixed at Jimenez Studio
Vocals: Esther Thirimu
Track: David Jimenez
3. Nipe Asali
Lyrics and Music: Esther Thirimu
Produced by Kazoo Okoshi and Esther Thirimu
Recorded and mixed at Kazoo Music Studio
4. Lily of the Valley
Lyrics and Music: Esther Thirimu
Produced by Raphael Scinia and Esther Thirimu
Recorded and mixed at Hope Music Studio and Scinia Studio Kichijoji
Vocals: Esther Thirimu
Guitar: Raphael Scinia
Drums: Akihisa Shoji
Bass: Shunya Minakawa
Keyboard: Mitsuhiro Nakaouji
5. Sending You My Love
Lyrics and Music: Esther Thirimu
Produced by J.J. Koester and Esther Thirimu
Recorded and mixed at Ice Block Studio
Violin: Nozomi Oka
Vocals: Esther Thirimu
6. Nipe Asali (Toshiyuki Yasuda Remix)
Lyrics and Music: Esther Thirimu
Remixed: Toshiyuki Yasuda
Special thanks to David Jimenez, J.J. Koester, Raphael Scinia, Yuka Urano and Toshiyuki Yasuda
Esther Thirimu（エスター・シリム）：
東京で活動するケニヤ人女性シンガー。ゴスペル、R&B、ジャズ、ソウル、ロック系の様々なプロジェクトに関わった後、2014年3月よりソロ活動を本格的に開始。
過去には、数々の歌番組（のどじまんTHEワールド、ものまねグランプリなど）にも出演。また、マライヤ・キャリー、加藤ミリヤなどのアーティストのバッキング・ヴォーカルも務めてきた。同時に、テレビや映画（嵐主演「ピカンチハーフ」など）での演技も行う。
現在、企業イベント、ホテル、結婚式、フェスなどへの出演で日本全国を駆け巡り、日本語、英語、スワヒリ語で観衆を魅了し続けている。
Chrysalis：
エスター・シリム、ソロとしては初のリリース作。愛から絶望、敬畏から孤独まで、様々な感情を探求した作品。歌は英語とスワヒリ語で、リズムはポップスやカントリーのエッセンスが入ったアフリカンとラテンで構成されている。5曲の新録と1曲のリミックスは、安田寿之やDavid Jimenezなど東京で活躍する異才とのコラボレーションがみられる。エスターの歌はどこまでも優しくも伸びやかで、新鮮な音楽体験がもたらされる。
Esther Thirimu:
Esther is a Kenyan singer-songwriter based in Tokyo, Japan. She was involved in several gospel, RnB, jazz, soul and rock music projects before she decided to pursue a solo music career in March 2014.
She has sung on a number of popular TV shows in Japan, including Nodojiman the World and Monomane Grand Prix, and provided live backup vocals for major local and international artists, such as Mariah Carey and Kato Miliyah. She also delves into acting on TV and the big screen, most notably landing a role in the Japanese movie Pikanchi Half.
Esther travels around Japan performing at company events, hotels, weddings and festivals, serenading crowds in Japanese, English and Swahili.
Chrysalis:
This EP is Esther Thirimu’s first solo effort. The album explores a range of emotions, from love to despair, from gratitude to the solitude of deep loss. The songs are in English and Swahili, incorporating African and Latin rhythms blended with pop and country influences. The EP contains five songs and one remix, representing collaborations with some of Tokyo’s premier indie music talents, including producers Toshiyuki Yasuda and David Jimenez. Esther weaves alternately soothing and soaring vocals creating an excellent choice for music lovers seeking a new experience.
