Claim: Akiko Shikata, who first developed an interest in music when she was very little, was first interested in songs from Minna no Uta before she learned classical music, art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both liturgical (religious) and secular music.
Evidence: She first developed an interest in music when she was very little, after constantly singing with her mother. She was first interested in songs from Minna no Uta, and later when she learnt the piano classical music. Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both liturgical (religious) and secular music.