Japanese “Bossa Nova Queen” Lisa Ono’s 2024 brand new tour, the “35th Anniversary World Tour Concert,” kicked off in Taiwan, with the first stop at the National Theater of Taichung. On June 8th, she will head to Kaohsiung, where she has invited Vivian Hsu to be the special guest for the Kaohsiung stop.
Lisa Ono and Vivian Hsu have never met in person but have long admired each other.
Lisa praised Vivian’s work during the “Black Biscuit” period and especially her 1999 Japanese album “LIFE,” appreciating Vivian’s speaking eyes that seem to convey different messages and stories, making her a substantial artist.
Additionally, Lisa Ono lauded Vivian, calling her a versatile talent who looks like an 18-year-old girl.
Vivian shared that despite never meeting Lisa Ono in person, she feels a deep connection and sees Lisa as an older sister figure due to her music accompanying her from childhood to adulthood, providing comfort and stability during lonely or low moments.
Vivian described Lisa Ono’s charm lying in her songs, each one enjoyable and comforting when played on repeat, with a penetrating quality that soothes. It was Lisa Ono who introduced Vivian to the bossa nova music style, a genre she deeply fell in love with.
Feeling honored to perform alongside her idol, Vivian expressed her gratitude, which left Lisa speechless upon hearing her remarks.
Lisa Ono expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue her world tour in Taiwan and to collaborate with talented artists like Vivian, looking forward to the sparks that will fly from their musical encounter.
Vivian mentioned she would ask the director to capture the moment of their duet on stage as a lifelong memento.
When asked what she would say to Lisa Ono when they meet, Vivian admitted feeling nervous and unprepared but intends to have Lisa sign her CD.
Despite the pandemic, Lisa Ono fearlessly visited Taiwan for performances, sharing her healing songs with the people, earning her a warm reputation as a Japanese singing diva among fans in Taiwan.
Expressing her deep gratitude, Lisa Ono said, “I was truly touched, which is why I chose to start my 35th-anniversary world tour concert in Taiwan.” Reflecting on the healing power of her music for many, she emphasized the joy of finally being able to enjoy music mask-free and relax completely, a truly blissful experience.