Listen "#20 - A Song of Dreams & Freedom: Finding a Voice in Heavy Metal | Saeko Kitamae"
Episode Synopsis
This is my conversation with Saeko Kitamae. She is a heavy metal artist from Osaka who has shattered cultural barriers and went to the international stage. We talk about her dream as a teenager, the journey that followed, the challenges she faced, and how she found freedom through her passion for heavy metal.
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OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
1:49 Growing Up in Osaka
17:19 Discovering Heavy Metal
56:17 Hospitalization and Recovery
01:20:37 Moving to Europe
01:32:57 Final Thoughts & Outro
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Thank you for listening.
SHOW LINKS:
Support the Show
Watch on YouTube
Listen on Apple Podcast
Listen on Spotify
Follow on X
Follow on Instagram
Follow on LinkedIn
SAEKO KITAMAE LINKS:
Saeko Kitamae's Website
Saeko Kitamae's Linktree
Saeko Kitamae on Instagram
Listen to and watch Saeko Kitamae on YouTube
Listen to Saeko Kitamae’s latest album on Spotify
Listen to Saeko Kitamae on Apple Music
OUTLINE:
0:00 Intro
1:49 Growing Up in Osaka
17:19 Discovering Heavy Metal
56:17 Hospitalization and Recovery
01:20:37 Moving to Europe
01:32:57 Final Thoughts & Outro
CONTACT LINKS:
Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason.
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