Mika Nakashima is a successful singer In Japan. She is not only known in Japan but also in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, China, and so forth. Her music Genre lies heavily towards Jazz, and other forms of African American soul music. However she also sings ballads, pop, and Rock music. In America, she is not well known. However her influence upon New orleans and Memphis, Tennesse has given her some recognition in America. She peformed various songs to help fund money for Hurricaine Katrina Victims. She met up with legendary Allen Touisant (sp?) in New Orleans and has been performing with him during her single, "All hands Together". It wasn't such a big hit however because many Fans enjoyed her "Love" music years. Her "Love" music consisted of sexy sounding Jazz with a unique allure image.