Skip Martin of Grammy-winning Dazz Band made Okinawa goodwill ambassador

Skip Martin of Grammy-winning Dazz Band made Okinawa goodwill ambassador

On April 16 at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki presents Skip Martin (left) with a certificate marking his appointment as a goodwill ambassador for Okinawa. (Photograph provided by the OPG)


April 19, 2019 Ryukyu Shimpo

The Okinawa Prefectural Government (OPG) has declared American Grammy-winning musical artist Skip Martin, 61, a goodwill ambassador for Okinawa.

At Haneda Airport in Tokyo on April 16, Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki met Martin to present him with a certificate marking his appointment as a goodwill ambassador.

This is the first time the resident of a foreign country has received this certificate.

Martin commented that in his tours in Japan he came to Okinawa 12 times, and felt as though this was meant to be.

He said he believes that music transcends differences in language and culture.

Lead vocalist and trumpeter of Dazz Band, Martin volunteers in various capacities around Japan, visiting educational institutions and participating in musical cultural exchange.

On April 8, Martin visited Yonabaru Junior High School’s wind instrument ensemble.

He gave vocal and musical demonstrations and instructed the students in music.

Dazz Band released its album “Let It Whip” in 1982, and was awarded a Grammy (best R&B performance by a duo or group with vocal) for the album the following year.

From here on out, Martin plans to volunteer as a goodwill ambassador for Okinawa and involve himself in PR activities that will enhance Okinawa’s image.

(English translation by T&CT and Erin Jones)

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