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SA SHI SU

Shamisen and cello, with music from games and Studio Ghibli.

ShamisenCelloGame & Ghibli covers

Experience the electrifying sound of SA-SHI-SU!

Shamio is a shamisen virtuoso, with over 380K YouTube subscribers, and award-winning cellist and producer Nubia. Together, they form a boundary-breaking duo blending the raw power of traditional Japanese shamisen with the rich tones of the cello and other strings.

Expect high-energy performances, stunning musicality, and a genre-defying fusion of styles. From breathtaking covers of games and Studio Ghibli classics, Shamio and Nubia deliver a live experience you won't forget, where classical Japanese vibes meet modern innovation.

Checkout their YouTube and join them on their Cello and Shamisen Journey!

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The name 3x4xS refers to the three strings of the shamisen and the four strings of the cello. Shamio and Nubia draw on traditional music alongside pop, rock and electronics, with improvisation an important part of their collaboration.

Their catalogue includes original material as well as arrangements. Releases such as Born To Shine and Never-Ending Winter bring guest vocalists and electronic production into the duo’s string-led sound.

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Shamisen and cello duo also known as 3x4xS
Original releases alongside Japanese-media and game-music arrangements
Traditional string techniques meeting rock, pop and electronics

The sound of three strings and four

The name 3×4×S refers to the three strings of the shamisen and four strings of the cello. Shamio and Nubia use that pairing for both original music and arrangements, combining traditional instrumental technique with contemporary production.

Their catalogue includes Born To Shine, featuring Trickle, and Never-Ending Winter, featuring KiAme, Ityouyaku and Keybeaux. The releases extend the duo’s string sound into Japanese rock and electronic pop collaborations.