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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mayuka Thaïs
| name = Mayuka Thaïs
| image = Mayuka Thaïs The Japan Times.jpg
| image = Mayuka Thais
| caption = Mayuka Thaïs The Japan Times, 2016.
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| image_size =
| landscape = Yes
| landscape = Yes
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|9|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|9|25}}
| birth_place = [[San Francisco, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[San Francisco, California]], U.S.
| background = artist
| genre = [[Folk]], [[Children's Music]], [[Pop]]
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| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[musician]], [[artist]], [[actress]], [[art educator]], [[voice over artist]], [[edutainer]]
| genre = [[pop rock]],</small> [[alternative music|alternative]],
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| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[musician]], [[artist]], [[actress]]
| origin = [[USA]]
| origin = [[USA]]
| website = [http://www.mayukathais.com/ mayukathais.com]
| website = [http://www.mayukathais.com/ mayukathais.com]
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'''Mayuka Thaïs''' (born September 25, 1979) is an American [[singer-songwriter]], [[artist]], and [[actress]]. Thaïs was two of the finalist for the spin off series [[Skin Wars]] : Fresh Paint on [[GSN]]. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/11/12/people/artist-mayuka-thais-remember-look-everything-wonder/#.WC6KW9zzZSw |title=The Japan Times}}
'''Mayuka Thaïs''' ({{IPA-en|Tie-eese}}) (born September 25, 1979) is an American [[singer-songwriter]], [[artist]], [[actress]] and [[edutainer]]. <ref>{{Citation |last=Saya |first=Mina |title=The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates|url=http://isshinternational.org/3897/showcase/mayuka-thais/ |work=[[The International]] |date=5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Samuels |first=Elliott |title=Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: ‘Remember to look at everything with wonder’|url=http://japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/11/12/people/artist-mayuka-thais-remember-look-everything-wonder/#.WC6KW9zzZSw/ |work=[[The Japan Times]] |date=12 November 2016}}</ref>


==Early life and career beginnings==
==Early life and career beginnings==
Thaïs was born in [[San Francisco, California]] but was raised in both [[California]] & [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. Her mother Teri Suzanne is American of European decent, and her late father Naoyuki Nagasawa was Japanese. <ref>{{Citation |last=Samuels |first=Elliott |title=Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: ‘Remember to look at everything with wonder’|url=http://japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/11/12/people/artist-mayuka-thais-remember-look-everything-wonder/#.WC6KW9zzZSw/ |work=[[The Japan Times]] |date=12 November 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation |last=Saya |first=Mina |title=The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates|url=http://isshinternational.org/3897/showcase/mayuka-thais/ |work=[[The International]] |date=5 November 2015}}</ref> While raised in Tokyo, Japan, she worked in the [[edutainment]] industry as a studio singer for bilingual multi media products at the age of 5 for [[Nippon Columbia]]. <ref>{{Citation |last=Samuels |first=Elliott |title=Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: ‘Remember to look at everything with wonder’|url=http://japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/11/12/people/artist-mayuka-thais-remember-look-everything-wonder/#.WC6KW9zzZSw/ |work=[[The Japan Times]] |date=12 November 2016}}</ref> Her notable role came when she became the main singer, actress on a popular children's television show [[Shimajiro]]. <ref>{{Citation |last=Samuels |first=Elliott |title=Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: ‘Remember to look at everything with wonder’|url=http://japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/11/12/people/artist-mayuka-thais-remember-look-everything-wonder/#.WC6KW9zzZSw/ |work=[[The Japan Times]] |date=12 November 2016}}</ref>
Thaïs was born in [[San Francisco, California]] but was raised in both [[California]] & [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. Her mother Teri Suzanne is American of European decent, and her late father Naoyuki Nagasawa was Japanese.

==Activism==

In 2007, Mayuka released her first independent single [[When Elephants Cry]] on [[Youtube]] to help raise awareness of the plight of Elephants in captivity. <ref>{{Citation |last=Louise |first=Katia |title=‘My Elephant, An Artist’s Journey|url=http://wflendangeredstreamlive.org/myelephant.htm/ |work=[[Wild For Life Foundation Endangered Stream Live]] |date=2009}}</ref> The positive reaction to this song prompted worldwide organizations to contact Mayuka and request her help in advocating for elephant rescue. She was asked to perform this song at the [[Comedy Store]] for a recognition dinner of high profile celebrities including [[Jorja Fox]] (CSI), comedian [[Lily Tomlin]] and then [[Los Angeles]] [[City Councilman]] [[Tony Cardenas]] now [[Congressman]]. <ref>{{Citation |last=Saya |first=Mina |title=The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates|url=http://isshinternational.org/3897/showcase/mayuka-thais/ |work=[[The International]] |date=5 November 2015}}</ref>

==Music==

Her album [[Tusks & Horns]] was released in May, 2014 produced by [[Geoff Levin]] of [[People!]] <ref>{{Citation |last=Saya |first=Mina |title=The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates|url=http://isshinternational.org/3897/showcase/mayuka-thais/ |work=[[The International]] |date=5 November 2015}}</ref> http://www.geofflevin.com/

==Discography==

===Albums===

====Studio releases====
;Released independently<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* ''[[Tusks & Horns]]'' (2014)
;Released [[Nippon Columbia]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* ''[[Genki Genki Nontan|Utaou! Christmas]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Mrs. Santa's Christmas]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Minna De Merry Christmas]]'' (1988)
====Singles====

;Released [[Nippon Columbia]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* ''[[Let's Play with Alphabets]]'' (2009)
;Released independently<nowiki>:</nowiki>
* ''[[Yamayuri no Kimochi]]'' (2015) [[iTunes]]
* ''[[Let the Wind Blow]]'' (2014) [[Film Score]]
* ''[[Hearts Don't Lie]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Hope Is My Friend]]'' (2011)
* ''[[All We Gotta Give]]'' (2011)
* ''[[The Great Serengeti]]'' (2011)
* ''[[When Elephants Cry]]'' (2011)



==External links==
*[http://www.mayukathais.com Official Mayuka Thais Site]
* Mayuka Thais [http://www.imdb.me/mayukathais IMDB Profile]



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Latest revision as of 05:09, 24 November 2016

Mayuka Thaïs
File:Mayuka Thais
Background information
Born (1979-09-25) September 25, 1979 (age 45)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
OriginUSA
GenresFolk, Children's Music, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, artist, actress, art educator, voice over artist, edutainer
Websitemayukathais.com

Mayuka Thaïs (/Tie-eese/) (born September 25, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, artist, actress and edutainer. [1][2]

Early life and career beginnings

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Thaïs was born in San Francisco, California but was raised in both California & Tokyo, Japan. Her mother Teri Suzanne is American of European decent, and her late father Naoyuki Nagasawa was Japanese. [3] [4] While raised in Tokyo, Japan, she worked in the edutainment industry as a studio singer for bilingual multi media products at the age of 5 for Nippon Columbia. [5] Her notable role came when she became the main singer, actress on a popular children's television show Shimajiro. [6]

Activism

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In 2007, Mayuka released her first independent single When Elephants Cry on Youtube to help raise awareness of the plight of Elephants in captivity. [7] The positive reaction to this song prompted worldwide organizations to contact Mayuka and request her help in advocating for elephant rescue. She was asked to perform this song at the Comedy Store for a recognition dinner of high profile celebrities including Jorja Fox (CSI), comedian Lily Tomlin and then Los Angeles City Councilman Tony Cardenas now Congressman. [8]

Music

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Her album Tusks & Horns was released in May, 2014 produced by Geoff Levin of People! [9] http://www.geofflevin.com/

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]

Studio releases

[edit]
Released independently:
Released Nippon Columbia:

Singles

[edit]
Released Nippon Columbia:
Released independently:


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Category:1979 births Category:Living people Category:American folk guitarists Category:American female guitarists Category:American finger picking guitarists Category:American female singer-songwriters Category:Songwriters from California Category:Songwriters from San Francisco Category:Singers from California Category:Singers from San Francisco Category:Musicians from Los Angeles Category:American singer-songwriters Category:American folk songwriters Category:American female songwriters Category:Japanese American Category:HAPA musicians Category:HAPA actress Category:HAPA singer-songwriters Category:People from San Francisco, California Category:Songwriters from California

  1. ^ Saya, Mina (5 November 2015), "The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates", The International
  2. ^ Samuels, Elliott (12 November 2016), "Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: 'Remember to look at everything with wonder'", The Japan Times
  3. ^ Samuels, Elliott (12 November 2016), "Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: 'Remember to look at everything with wonder'", The Japan Times
  4. ^ Saya, Mina (5 November 2015), "The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates", The International
  5. ^ Samuels, Elliott (12 November 2016), "Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: 'Remember to look at everything with wonder'", The Japan Times
  6. ^ Samuels, Elliott (12 November 2016), "Life: Mayuka Thais: Artist Mayuka Thais: 'Remember to look at everything with wonder'", The Japan Times
  7. ^ Louise, Katia (2009), "'My Elephant, An Artist's Journey", Wild For Life Foundation Endangered Stream Live
  8. ^ Saya, Mina (5 November 2015), "The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates", The International
  9. ^ Saya, Mina (5 November 2015), "The International: Mayuka Thais: Beyond The Zoo Gates", The International
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