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🌊 The Umi No Koe Collection — Voice of the Sea Songs A tribute to the spirit, beauty, and resilience of the Ryukyu Islands. Inspired by the life and legacy of Ritsuko Irabu, born on Miyako and rooted in the traditions of Yaeyama and Okinawa, this music project carries the ocean’s voice through every note.

Creative artist Ritsuko Irabu-Tidwell and producers Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Sr. and Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Jr. (R.O.T.N.) blend traditional island sounds with modern artistry — weaving stories of love, memory, and the sea into a timeless collection.

Feel the islands. Hear the sea. 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Umi No Koe Collection: Voice of the Sea Songs Music Project Inspired by the Life of Ritsuko Irabu and the Ryukyu Islands

Las Vegas, NV — August 2025 — The Umi No Koe Collection: Voice of the Sea Songs is a heartfelt musical tribute to the heritage and spirit of the Ryukyu Islands. Inspired by the creativity and enduring spirit of Ritsuko Irabu, whose roots span Miyako, Yaeyama, and Okinawa, the project blends traditional island instruments with contemporary production to create a timeless soundscape.

Inspired by her artistry and life story, father-and-son producers Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Sr. and Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Jr. (R.O.T.N.) bring her vision to life through a series of original compositions. Each track reflects the cultural essence, personal memories, and natural beauty of the islands she called home.

The Umi No Koe Collection is currently available exclusively on SoundCloud via the Return of the Nerd channel.

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「海の声コレクション:Voice of the Sea Songs」 ~比嘉律子(Ritsuko Irabu)と琉球諸島の人生にインスパイアされた音楽プロジェクト~

米国ネバダ州ラスベガス — 2025年8月 — 「海の声コレクション:Voice of the Sea Songs」は、琉球諸島の文化遺産と精神に捧げる心温まる音楽作品集です。宮古・八重山・沖縄にルーツを持つ比嘉律子の創造性と揺るぎない精神にインスパイアされ、伝統的な島の楽器と現代的な音楽制作を融合させ、時を超えて響くサウンドスケープを生み出しました。

彼女の芸術性と人生に触発された父子プロデューサー、ジョニー・ルイス・ティッドウェル・シニアとジョニー・ルイス・ティッドウェル・ジュニア(R.O.T.N.)が、一連のオリジナル楽曲を通して彼女のビジョンを具現化。それぞれの楽曲は、彼女が愛した島々の文化的本質、個人的な思い出、そして自然の美しさを映し出しています。

「海の声コレクション」は現在、Return of the Nerdチャンネルを通じてSoundCloud限定で配信中です。