Kazha | |
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![]() Kazha performing in 2014 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Tokyo,Los Angeles |
Genres | Rock,Heavy metal,Alternative rock,alternative metal |
Years active | 2009 (2009)–present |
Members | |
Website | www![]() |
Kazha is a rock band founded in 2009 by a Japanese singer/songwriterKazuha Oda and a guitaristHideki Matsushige, categorized in Hard Rock and sometimes in Heavy Metal. It used to be a 4 piece band but became 3 piece with Kazuha Oda being a bass/vocal.
The band’s name is taken from the vocalistKazuha Oda's first name.[1] The band debut in Japan with the release of their first EPBreathe Through Your Dreams in September 2009.[2] After the release of the first album Overture, Kazha made their USA debut performing atAsian Heritage Street Celebration in San Francisco, California. Since 2011, they have been touring internationally; Korea, Europe, Mexico and U.S.A., appearing at variousAnime conventions and Festivals includingSacAnime,[3]Nan Desu Kan,[4][5]Phoenix Comicon,[6] andSaboten Con[7] as their musical guest. The band is now touring as an official ambassador of Music Export Memphis, representing the Birth Place of Rock'N'Roll Memphis, Tennessee.