Do you ever get the nagging feeling you could be doing more to save the world? Meet Kazki Watanabe, local musician, originally from Japan, who certainly listened to that nagging feeling. Seeing thousands in his home country suffering from the recent tsunami, Watanabe recently recorded an original arrangement of a traditional Japanese song, "Sakura"( which translates to "cherry blossom") that he is selling on his website. Eighty percent of the proceeds will be donated to aid in the relief of Japan.

Watanabe's family lives on the west coast of Japan, and although its the other side of the country experiencing the worst of the tsunam, his mother told him that many displaced families have come to his small town and are living in a vacant school building. Although Watanabe had already been donating half of his tips to the collection jar to help Japan at Sushi A-Go-Go, the food trailer where he works, he felt like it wasn't enough.

“I wanted to do more than that – than give my ten dollars. With this I can really make a difference.”

The other 20 percent of the proceeds will go to helping Watanabe promote his music. Although he has recorded two previous albums ("Clear Plastic Case," 2007, and "People in America," 2002), he says that until recently, he has never had a solid band. Bolstered by a new keyboard player, his new group, “Kazki and the Diamonds” is preparing to play live shows by late August. I, for one, can't wait.

Watanabe is one stylish dude, but what makes talking with him so enjoyable is his explosive laughter and thoughtful gaze. With a duel desire to promote his music and offer relief to a country in deep need, Watanabe has figured out a way to use his musical talent to give back.

You have until July 31 to download “Sakura,” the beautifully haunting song sung with passion and intention. At a ticket price of 99 cents, it's hard to go wrong. Kazki Watanabe is an inspiration to all of us who watch the news, shaking our heads at our world in disarray, and briefly mumble something about giving back one day.