I haven’t shared a musical inspiration in a little while 
so today I will talk about one of my favourite artists, Kahimi Karie. She was born in japan, and sings in Japanese, English, French and occaisionally other languages. I find her sweet whisper-like voice very beautiful and soothing, many of her songs remind me of lullabies, although she has some more up-beat singles as well!
Some of my favourite songs by her include - Dilly Dally Dolly, The Seventh Wife of Henry VIII, Melt the Snow, Lolitapop Dollhouse (with very Lolita-esque lyrics might I add!) and my favourite, her rendition of Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, it gives me shivers whenever I hear it! Her albums are such a curious and eclectic mix that listening to them never gets boring. Going from futuristic electronica to cutsey j-pop, from French ballads to other styles altogether unclassifiable. I love finding new works by Kahimi because I am always in for a surprise!
Kahimi Karie spent part of her life in Paris, and is now living in Tokyo with her black French Bulldog “Gomes.” You can visit her official site here.
There is also a new short essay in the writings section of Princess Portal, On Love & Beauty. I hope you will like it.
April 18th, 2008 at 11:18 am
She’s beautiful! And that’s cute she lives with a French Bulldog. They’re such an ugly/adorable breed. ♥
I haven’t ever heard Kahimi’s music, but her eclectic style sounds a little like Shiina Ringo. Have you ever listened to her? She might be your taste, but she does have some cute songs. (I’d suggest Aozora.)
Thank you for recommending this singer. She seems like someone I would like to check out. ^_^
April 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Hi! I just recently discovered this website, and I love it! You’ve done such an awesome job!
I’m curious, though; where did you get all the cute buttons (or bullets)? Like, in this post, there’s the one of a music note changing from green to pink to blue. I’d love to know where I could get some like those for my own blog! The little hearts and cake pieces are so cute. :)
April 19th, 2008 at 9:43 am
I just read your essay! Some really good observations and advice, as always. I’d never heard of Kahimi Karie before. I’m going to Paris in a few days, so maybe I’ll get a chance to pick up one of her albums!