Happy birthday! Namie Amuro turns 49 today

Namie Amuro is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-dancer Namie Amuro (Can You Celebrate?, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Amuro, a cultural icon

Born in Naha on September 20, 1977, Namie Amuro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Amuro's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Namie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Namie Amuro as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Namie, you're the best!

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