Japanese singer Nanao is taking an unconventional approach to the Philippine music market, pairing Tagalog lyrics with J-pop melodies in the hope of establishing a new genre called "JP-Pop."After signing with a Philippine music label, the singer made her debut in late May and plans to release new songs about every two months as she seeks to build a following in the country.The genre, dubbed "JP-Pop," combines the "J" of Japan with the "P" of Pinoy, a colloquial term for Filipino, while pairing the sound and spirit of J-pop with Tagalog lyrics.At the launch event in Manila for her debut sing…READ FULL ARTICLE
