Short Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe, based in tropical North Queensland, Australia.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist and singer and songwriter, she blends classical influences, electronic production, pop and rock to create haunting and epic songs which tell stories, both real and imagined.
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Genre
Cinematic
Based in
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Latest release
King
Press
"music for lovers of instrumental composition and a combination of aesthetics, imagery, and an ecological message."
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Full Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe. Now based in tropical North Queensland, Australia, after a formative upbringing spanning Tokyo, Düsseldorf, London, and New York, her international roots are translated into a distinctly global sound.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist, singer, and songwriter, she fuses classical foundations with electronic production, pop, and rock to craft haunting, epic storytelling.
Described by Vault Lab as “a meticulously crafted and ambitious project,” Raia's music is celebrated for the effortless way it “inhabits a hybrid, contemporary space.”
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Short Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe, based in tropical North Queensland, Australia.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist and singer and songwriter, she blends classical influences, electronic production, pop and rock to create haunting and epic songs which tell stories, both real and imagined.
Statistics & Press
Genre
Cinematic
Based in
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Latest release
King
Press
"music for lovers of instrumental composition and a combination of aesthetics, imagery, and an ecological message."
Video
Assets
Full Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe. Now based in tropical North Queensland, Australia, after a formative upbringing spanning Tokyo, Düsseldorf, London, and New York, her international roots are translated into a distinctly global sound.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist, singer, and songwriter, she fuses classical foundations with electronic production, pop, and rock to craft haunting, epic storytelling.
Described by Vault Lab as “a meticulously crafted and ambitious project,” Raia's music is celebrated for the effortless way it “inhabits a hybrid, contemporary space.”
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Image archive
Social media links
Short Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe, based in tropical North Queensland, Australia.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist and singer and songwriter, she blends classical influences, electronic production, pop and rock to create haunting and epic songs which tell stories, both real and imagined.
Statistics & Press
Genre
Cinematic
Based in
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Latest release
King
Press
"music for lovers of instrumental composition and a combination of aesthetics, imagery, and an ecological message."
Video
Assets
Full Biography
Raia is the cinematic music project of Japanese-born artist Mia Watanabe. Now based in tropical North Queensland, Australia, after a formative upbringing spanning Tokyo, Düsseldorf, London, and New York, her international roots are translated into a distinctly global sound.
A classically trained pianist, harpsichordist, singer, and songwriter, she fuses classical foundations with electronic production, pop, and rock to craft haunting, epic storytelling.
Described by Vault Lab as “a meticulously crafted and ambitious project,” Raia's music is celebrated for the effortless way it “inhabits a hybrid, contemporary space.”
Logotype
Image archive
Social media links