Japanese folk singer Masashi Sada is set to release his highly anticipated new album titled 生命の樹~Tree of Life~ on May 14, 2025. This marks his 45th solo album and the 50th total album if counted from the first album released by his folk duo, Grape, back in 1974. The album is generating excitement among fans for its potential inclusion of popular tracks including ‘Believe’, which was released last year as part of the promotional efforts for his music.
The album launch is particularly significant not just for its milestone but also for what it embodies: Sada continues to evolve as an artist with new original music. Alongside the release, he is kicking off his concert tour named さだまさしコンサートツアー2025 生命の樹~Tree of Life~ starting May 15, 2025. The inaugural concert will take place at the Ichikawa City Cultural Hall, which holds sentimental value for Sada. Following this, he has scheduled 12 performances throughout various venues, concluding the tour on June 22 at Kurashiki Civic Hall.
Sada recently concluded the successful 40th-anniversary celebrations of his peer, Takashi Tachikawa, with the event titled 玉響~さだまさし・立川談春二人会~, and is now turning his full attention to this new project. The album, Tree of Life, is described as not only marking his 50th overall album but also capturing the current moment of his continuous evolution as an artist.
On the promotional front, fans can also catch Sada live on NHK for the program 今夜も生でさだまさし~老イモ 若イモ さつまさし~ airing on February 28 at 23:45, where he will be promoting his new music. Following this, there will be additional broadcasts including 今夜も生でさだまさしスペシャル2025 on March 15 and 放送100年記念特番 さだまさしとラジオ on March 22, featuring insights on the impact of radio over the last century and his musical contributions during this period.
With the excitement building leading up to the album release, Sada has also hinted at including new tracks from his long-time collaboration with Yoshida Masami, his partner from Grape. This cooperation will display his longstanding relationships and partnerships within the industry, showcasing both nostalgia and innovation for fans old and new.
The forthcoming album will be available through various music retailers, and each CD purchase will come with different exclusive pre-order bonuses. Fans are encouraged to check the official Sada Masashi label website for details on these offerings to secure their bonuses.
Overall, this album release constitutes not just another addition to Sada's remarkable discography but serves as a reflection of his artistic growth, commitment to musical excellence, and connection with his audience. With notable performances lined up and promotional events leading to the album drop, Sada is poised to make his 2025 tour one to particularly look forward to.
This upcoming work and performance schedule undoubtedly highlights Masashi Sada's legacy as one of Japan's treasured musical icons, reminding us of the power of music to connect generations over the decades. Excited fans will surely follow his every move as he steps onto the stage to showcase the depth and breadth of his work.