Yukiko Ono / Balafon

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Autism spectrum disorder, recurrent depressive disorder, panic disorder.

At age 22, she was profoundly captivated by the soul-stirring rhythms and groove of the drums at her first African live performance, leading her to begin playing the traditional West African instruments, the djembe and dundun.
She traveled to Guinea to study under Nansadi Keita.

After returning to Japan, she performed for about two years with the band “MANDEN FOLI” led by Mamadou Jabaté.

She honed her skills while attending workshops by Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konaté, and Lamine Youl Jabaté,
and began self-teaching instruments like the balafon and kora.
She participated in various live performances.

Launched her solo career following a solo performance at the inaugural Para International Music Competition in 2022.

With the theme “Music and Healing,” she expresses her inner self and conveys the charm of instruments and important messages, currently challenging herself with collaborations and performances that transcend genres.

Myokoji, Tokinoshima, Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan

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