is a Japanese pop rock group from Ishigaki Island in the Yaeyama Islands of

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. Their sound contains many elements of traditional Okinawan music, and prominently features the sanshin.

History

The members of Begin – ( sanshin, vocals), (guitar), and (piano) – are all from Ishigaki Island. They have been friends since elementary school. They also attended the same senior high school but upon graduation all intended to go their separate ways. One day, Eishō gathered the members together again and they began to focus on music. On December 5, 1988, they sang at a friend's wedding, calling themselves "Begin" for the first time. Soon they began to become famous. they have released 22 singles, 24 albums and 8 DVDs. Perhaps their most famous song is " Nada Sōsō", a collaboration between Begin and Ryōko Moriyama. Begin has had at least one song appear on the NHK program '' Minna no Uta''. They are also the performers of the "Ichariba Ohana" and "Izayoi Yoi", the opening and first ending themes of the Disney-produced anime series '' Stitch!''.

History

Selected songs

Discography

Singles

Albums

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