is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter and pianist. On May 31, 2009, her contract with Sony ended.

Biography

Mai Hoshimura was born on April 18, 1981, in Matsue, Shimane. Hoshimura began to learn to play the piano at the age of four. Her mother, a teacher, had hoped she would become a classical pianist, but it was her father; also a teacher, who had influenced her with popular music. Her 2007 song "Sakura Biyori" was the tenth ending theme of the anime ''

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Discography

Albums

Best album

* ''Piano & Best''

Singles

References

External links

* * (Sony Music Entertainment)
Official blog
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