Kazha
Japanese rock band
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Kazha is a rock band founded in 2009 by a Japanese singer/songwriter Kazuha Oda and a guitarist Hideki Matsushige, categorized in Hard Rock and sometimes in Heavy Metal. It used to be a 4-piece band but became 3-piece with Kazuha Oda being a bass/vocal.
Kazha | |
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Kazha performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tokyo, Los Angeles |
| Genres | Rock, Heavy metal, Alternative rock, alternative metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | |
| Website | www |
Band biography
The band’s name is taken from the vocalist Kazuha Oda's first name.[1] The band debut in Japan with the release of their first EP Breathe Through Your Dreams in September 2009.[2] After the release of the first album Overture, Kazha made their USA debut performing at Asian Heritage Street Celebration in San Francisco, California. Since 2011, they have been touring internationally; Korea, Europe, Mexico and U.S.A., appearing at various Anime conventions and Festivals including SacAnime,[3] Nan Desu Kan,[4][5] Phoenix Comicon,[6] and Saboten Con[7] as their musical guest. The band is now touring as an official ambassador of Music Export Memphis, representing the Birth Place of Rock'N'Roll Memphis, Tennessee.
Discography
Band members
Current members
- Kazuha Oda – Vocals|Bass guitar (2009–present)
- Hideki Matsushige – Guitar (2009–present)
- Masaya – Drums (2011–2016, 2017-2018, 2025-present)
