Ryu Miho

商社マンの父をもつ一家に生まれ幼少期を海外で過ごす。帰国後は鎌倉で育ち、ジャズ好きの父、R&B 好きの母の影響で音楽にふれあう日々を過ごす。

高校時代から本格的な音楽活動を開始。ロックバンドを結成し、キーボード、ギター、また作詞、作曲もはじめ、さまざまなジャンル、アーティストとのコラボ、作品づくりを行う。やがてヘレン・メリルにインスパイアされ、JAZZの世界にも傾倒。
＜TOKYOの、ため息。＞と称される、専門家が「奇跡の声帯」と表現した豊かな倍音と浮遊感のあふれる癒し系ウィスパーボイスが注目を集める。

2009年デビューアルバム「woman with LOVE」をリリースし、その才能が開花。2012年キングレコードよりフルアルバム「・・・and you will find me」でメジャーデビュー。その反応、反響の大きさから一年半余りでセカンドアルバム「Because the Night…」がリリースとなる。幅広いジャンルの音楽知識、本人の精神的支柱でもあるロックスピリッツあふれる独自の世界感を醸し出すカヴァー・レパートリー、クオリティーの高いオリジナル曲、知的な美貌と個性あふれる歌唱力、華麗なステージパフォーマンスがまさに各方面から新しいDIVAの出現と話題を呼んでいる。

2014年、町の公式テーマソング「なかのじょうのうた」を歌う群馬県吾妻郡中之条町の観光大使に就任、同大使としても活動中。

Born into a family with a trading company executive father, Miho spent her early childhood overseas. After returning to Japan, she grew up in Kamakura, where she was immersed in music daily through her jazz-loving father and R&B-loving mother.

She began her serious musical journey in high school, forming a rock band where she played keyboard and guitar while also writing lyrics and composing music. She collaborated with various artists across different genres. Eventually, inspired by Helen Merrill, she became deeply involved in the jazz world.

Known for what experts call “miracle vocal cords” and described as “Tokyo’s Sigh,” she garnered attention for her healing whisper voice characterized by rich harmonics and ethereal qualities.

In 2009, she released her debut album “woman with LOVE,” marking the blossoming of her talent. In 2012, she made her major debut with King Records, releasing the full album “…and you will find me.” Due to its overwhelming response, her second album “Because the Night…” was released just a year and a half later. She has been hailed as a new DIVA across various circles for her broad musical knowledge, rock spirit that serves as her personal foundation, unique interpretations of cover songs, high-quality original compositions, intellectual beauty, distinctive vocal prowess, and elegant stage presence.

In 2014, she was appointed as Tourism Ambassador for Nakanojo Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture, where she sang the town’s official theme song “Nakanojo no Uta.”

In 2016, she released her 3rd album “Call me” from King Records.

Other Major Activities:
– 2017: Performed “Sora no Oto” (ending theme for anime “18if”)
– 2019: Wrote lyrics and performed for animation film “COCOLORS”
– 2020: Wrote lyrics and performed “Light in you” for Tales of Crestoria TV commercial
– 2022: AI voice for consumer game “YURUKILL”
– 2022: Vocal recordings including MEGAMASO chorus
– 2022 December: Released digital single “Breeze of you”
– 2023 March: Released digital single “Sono Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai”
– 2023 June: Released digital single “Moon Gypsy”
– 2024 April: Released new album “Breeze of you”

Radio Activities:
– 2014-2016: Personality for FM Yokohama “Joshi Jazz Radio”
– Currently appearing as DJ on:
– FM Odawara “Chiffon Jazz Suite” (Every Wednesday 22:30-)
– FM Hachioji “Ryu Miho’s Take a chance” (Every Monday 18:30)