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1)たま (Tama) is an avant-folk group from Japan, formed in 1984.

2) Tama (たま), formerly known as たまちゃん (Tamachan), is a Japanese female singer and main vocalist of the doujin music circle 魂音泉 (Tamaonsen). She also performs as a solo artist under the name Akubee..


1) By 1986 they were signed to the famous indie label Nagomu Records, they became famous for their creative and quirky music and lyrics, and in 1990 was their major debut in Axec.
Yanagihara Youichiro left in 1995 but they continued together, mixing their style with new technology, adding electronic elements to their music.
Tama stopped activities in 2003 and the members continued with different projects, but in 1998 they promised their fans a concert in 10 years, so in August 8th, 2008 they did a live again, which was sold out within 5 minutes the tickets went on sale.

Members:
知久寿焼 (Chiku Toshiaki) - guitar, mandolin, ukelele, harmonica
石川浩司 (Ishikawa Kouji) - percussion, recorder, organ
滝本晃司 (Takimoto Kouji) - bass, guitar, piano, pianica

Ex-members:
柳原幼一郎 (Yanagihara Youichiro) - guitar, accordion, piano, organ .