The annual series “UTAUTAI,” which has captivated fans year after year, will return to Billboard Live in 2026 as well. As the title suggests, returning to the origin as a “singer,” this series faithfully delivers Hiroko Shimabukuro’s very voice and the emotions embedded in the songs. Centered on a vocal that combines delicacy and strength, a refined ensemble is woven by piano, the rhythm section, and chorus. While it evokes the essences of jazz, R&B, and soul, the genre-defying, free expression resonates in Billboard Live’s uniquely intimate space in a three-dimensional way. We invite you to experience a special stage up close, where you can feel Hiroko Shimabukuro’s current, mature expressiveness and live energy.