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Japanese violinist, singer, and composer renowned for her iconic contributions to Studio Ghibli films, particularly 'Spirited Away'.Born in Tokyo, Kimura studied violin at the prestigious Toho Gakuen School of Music.She initially gained recognition as a member of the folk-pop duo "Garo" and later formed the band "Yumi Kimura and the Heart of Strings".Her collaboration with Hayao Miyazaki began when her demo tape reached him through his daughter, leading to her composing and performing the bel...