SettingsAmerican musicians of Japanese descent
Akira Endo (conductor)
Akira Endo is a Japanese-American conductor and music educator.
Akira Endo is a Japanese-American conductor and music educator.
Anne Akiko Meyers
Anne Akiko Meyers (born May 15, 1970 in San Diego, California) is an American concert violinist.
Anne Akiko Meyers (born May 15, 1970 in San Diego, California) is an American concert violinist.
Anthony Brown (musician)
Anthony Brown is an American jazz percussionist, drummer, composer, and bandleader, and ethnomusicologist.
Anthony Brown is an American jazz percussionist, drummer, composer, and bandleader, and ethnomusicologist.
Ben Jorgensen
Ben "Slork" Jorgensen (born July 4, 1983 in Teaneck, New Jersey) was the lead singer and guitarist of the New Jersey band Armor for Sleep.
Ben "Slork" Jorgensen (born July 4, 1983 in Teaneck, New Jersey) was the lead singer and guitarist of the New Jersey band Armor for Sleep.
Bianca Ryan
Bianca Taylor Ryan (born September 1, 1994) is an American singer and guitarist, who won the debut season of NBC's America's Got Talent at age 11.
Bianca Taylor Ryan (born September 1, 1994) is an American singer and guitarist, who won the debut season of NBC's America's Got Talent at age 11.
Bryan Mantia
Bryan "Brain" Mantia (born February 4, 1963 in Cupertino, California) is a contemporary rock drummer.
Bryan "Brain" Mantia (born February 4, 1963 in Cupertino, California) is a contemporary rock drummer.
Caroline Lufkin
Caroline Lufkin is an Okinawan-American musician and younger sister of Japanese pop artist Olivia Lufkin.
Caroline Lufkin is an Okinawan-American musician and younger sister of Japanese pop artist Olivia Lufkin.
Catalina Yue
Catalina Yue is a Canadian American Asian pop singer, songwriter, model and former delegate in the Miss Universe Canada competition in 2006.
Catalina Yue is a Canadian American Asian pop singer, songwriter, model and former delegate in the Miss Universe Canada competition in 2006.
Dave Suzuki
Dave Suzuki (born February 8, 1972, Suzuki Deibu) is a death metal guitarist, drummer, bassist, vocalist, and lyricist from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dave Suzuki (born February 8, 1972, Suzuki Deibu) is a death metal guitarist, drummer, bassist, vocalist, and lyricist from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ethel Azama
Ethel Azama (August 28, 1934 – March 1984) was an American jazz and popular singer and recording artist.
Ethel Azama (August 28, 1934 – March 1984) was an American jazz and popular singer and recording artist.
Gene Ess
Gene Ess is a Japanese American award winning guitarist who has a diverse background which contributes to his unique style.
Gene Ess is a Japanese American award winning guitarist who has a diverse background which contributes to his unique style.
Gerald Oshita
Gerald Oshita (1942 – 1992) was an American musician, composer, and sound recordist.
Gerald Oshita (1942 – 1992) was an American musician, composer, and sound recordist.
Gina Hiraizumi
Gina Hiraizumi (born November 20, 1980) is an American actress and singer.
Gina Hiraizumi (born November 20, 1980) is an American actress and singer.
Glenn Horiuchi
Glenn Horiuchi (February 27, 1955 – June 3, 2000) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and shamisen player.
Glenn Horiuchi (February 27, 1955 – June 3, 2000) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and shamisen player.
Hayley Kiyoko
Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft, known professionally as Hayley Kiyoko, is a Japanese-American actress, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.
Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft, known professionally as Hayley Kiyoko, is a Japanese-American actress, singer-songwriter, musician, and dancer.
Hikaru Utada
Hikaru Utada, known by her stage name Utada in America and Europe, is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer.
Hikaru Utada, known by her stage name Utada in America and Europe, is a Japanese-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer.
Hiro Yamamoto
Hiro Yamamoto (born April 13, 1961 in Seattle, Washington) is an American bassist who was a founding member of grunge band Soundgarden, along with Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell in 1984.
Hiro Yamamoto (born April 13, 1961 in Seattle, Washington) is an American bassist who was a founding member of grunge band Soundgarden, along with Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell in 1984.
Hiroshima (band)
Hiroshima is an American jazz fusion/smooth jazz band formed in 1974 by Sansei Japanese American Dan Kuramoto, Peter Hata, June Kuramoto, Johnny Mori, Dave Iwataki and Danny Yamamoto.
Hiroshima is an American jazz fusion/smooth jazz band formed in 1974 by Sansei Japanese American Dan Kuramoto, Peter Hata, June Kuramoto, Johnny Mori, Dave Iwataki and Danny Yamamoto.
Jake E. Lee
Jakey Lou Williams, commonly known as Jake E. Lee, is an American guitarist best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne in the mid-1980s and later in his own band Badlands.
Jakey Lou Williams, commonly known as Jake E. Lee, is an American guitarist best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne in the mid-1980s and later in his own band Badlands.
James Fukai
James Fukai (born 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut) is a guitarist with the band Trust Company.
James Fukai (born 1974 in New Haven, Connecticut) is a guitarist with the band Trust Company.
James Iha
James Yoshinobu Iha (Japanese: 井葉吉伸, Iha Yoshinobu)(Born March 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rock musician.
James Yoshinobu Iha (Japanese: 井葉吉伸, Iha Yoshinobu)(Born March 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American rock musician.
James Shigeta
James Shigeta is an American film and television actor.
James Shigeta is an American film and television actor.
Janis Tanaka
Janis Tanaka is a bass player who has worked as a session musician and on tour with a number of well-known artists including Pink, Fireball Ministry, Hammers of Misfortune, Pagan Babies, Stone F...
Janis Tanaka is a bass player who has worked as a session musician and on tour with a number of well-known artists including Pink, Fireball Ministry, Hammers of Misfortune, Pagan Babies, Stone F...
Jeff Kashiwa
Jeff Kashiwa is a smooth jazz saxophonist native to Seattle who made his start as a member of popular fusion jazz group The Rippingtons.
Jeff Kashiwa is a smooth jazz saxophonist native to Seattle who made his start as a member of popular fusion jazz group The Rippingtons.
Jero
Jerome Charles White, Jr. (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Jero, is an enka singer of African-American and Japanese descent.
Jerome Charles White, Jr. (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Jero, is an enka singer of African-American and Japanese descent.
Jhene
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo, is an American Pop/R&B singer/song writer.
Joe Inoue
Joe Inoue is a Japanese American rock musician signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Ki/oon Records label.
Joe Inoue is a Japanese American rock musician signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Ki/oon Records label.
Johnny Mori
Johnny Mori is a third-generation (Sansei) Japanese American musician and arts educator/administrator from Los Angeles.
Johnny Mori is a third-generation (Sansei) Japanese American musician and arts educator/administrator from Los Angeles.
Jon Nakamatsu
Jon Yasuhiro Nakamatsu (born 1968, San Jose, California) is a Japanese American classical pianist who still resides in San Jose but mostly performs away from home.
Jon Yasuhiro Nakamatsu (born 1968, San Jose, California) is a Japanese American classical pianist who still resides in San Jose but mostly performs away from home.
Kev Nish
Far East Movement (stylized Far⋆East Movement and abbreviated FM) is an American electro hop quartet based in Los Angeles, California.
Far East Movement (stylized Far⋆East Movement and abbreviated FM) is an American electro hop quartet based in Los Angeles, California.
Kina Grannis
Kina Kasuya Grannis (born August 4, 1985) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from California.
Kina Kasuya Grannis (born August 4, 1985) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from California.
Kyoko Kitamura
Kyoko Kitamura is a musician residing in New York City, who combines different forms of vocal improvisation with real-time vocal processing using a laptop.
Kyoko Kitamura is a musician residing in New York City, who combines different forms of vocal improvisation with real-time vocal processing using a laptop.
Lisa Furukawa
Lisa Furukawa (formerly known as Lisa Furukawa Ray) is a Japanese American pianist, singer, and songwriter.
Lisa Furukawa (formerly known as Lisa Furukawa Ray) is a Japanese American pianist, singer, and songwriter.
Lisa Shihoten
Lisa Shihoten (Princeton, New Jersey) is an American violinist and teacher.
Lisa Shihoten (Princeton, New Jersey) is an American violinist and teacher.
Lyrics Born
Lyrics Born, is a Japanese American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and voice over announcer.
Lyrics Born, is a Japanese American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and voice over announcer.
Mallory Low
Mallory Low is an American actress and singer from California.
Mallory Low is an American actress and singer from California.
Marie Eguro
Marie Eguro, also credited as Mari Eguro, born January 13, 1972 in North Carolina) is an American actress, musician and model.
Marie Eguro, also credited as Mari Eguro, born January 13, 1972 in North Carolina) is an American actress, musician and model.
Masakazu Yoshizawa
Masakazu Yoshizawa was a Japanese American flutist and musician, known for his mastery of the bamboo flute, specifically the shakuhachi.
Masakazu Yoshizawa was a Japanese American flutist and musician, known for his mastery of the bamboo flute, specifically the shakuhachi.
Matt Heafy
Matthew Kiichi "Matt" Heafy is a Japanese-American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the American Metal band Trivium.
Matthew Kiichi "Matt" Heafy is a Japanese-American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the American Metal band Trivium.
Maya Bond
Maya Bond (マヤ ボンド; born August 5, 2000 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese-born American indie and avant-garde music singer-songwriter and drummer from Austin, Texas.
Maya Bond (マヤ ボンド; born August 5, 2000 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese-born American indie and avant-garde music singer-songwriter and drummer from Austin, Texas.
Melody. (Japanese singer)
Melody Miyuki Ishikawa; born February 24, 1982, who uses the stage name "melody.
Melody Miyuki Ishikawa; born February 24, 1982, who uses the stage name "melody.
Mika Arisaka
Mika Arisaka (born June 28, 1974 in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese-American singer and vocalist.
Mika Arisaka (born June 28, 1974 in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese-American singer and vocalist.
Mika Horiuchi
Mika Kazuo Horiuchi is a japanese-american musician, born on April 22, 1986 in Seattle, Washington, is the former bass guitar player for heavy metal band Cellador and the current bass guitar pla...
Mika Kazuo Horiuchi is a japanese-american musician, born on April 22, 1986 in Seattle, Washington, is the former bass guitar player for heavy metal band Cellador and the current bass guitar pla...
Mike Shinoda
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda is a Japanese American musician, record producer, and artist.
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda is a Japanese American musician, record producer, and artist.
Miki Ishikawa
Miki Ishikawa (born July 29, 1991) is an American teen actress and singer.
Miki Ishikawa (born July 29, 1991) is an American teen actress and singer.
Monday Michiru
Monday Michiru Sipiagin (maiden name Mariano, more commonly known as Monday Michiru / MONDAY 満ちる born August 19, 1963) is a Japanese American actress, singer, and songwriter whose music e...
Monday Michiru Sipiagin (maiden name Mariano, more commonly known as Monday Michiru / MONDAY 満ちる born August 19, 1963) is a Japanese American actress, singer, and songwriter whose music e...
Money Mark
Mark Ramos-Nishita aka Money Mark is a producer and musician who has collaborated with the Beastie Boys many times.
Mark Ramos-Nishita aka Money Mark is a producer and musician who has collaborated with the Beastie Boys many times.
Nikki (singer)
Nikki was a Japanese-American musician, born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Nikki was a Japanese-American musician, born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
Olivia Lufkin
Olivia Lufkin (born December 9, 1979), professionally known as OLIVIA, is a bilingual singer-songwriter.
Olivia Lufkin (born December 9, 1979), professionally known as OLIVIA, is a bilingual singer-songwriter.
Pat Suzuki
Pat Suzuki is an American popular singer and actress, who is best known for her role in the original Broadway production of the musical Flower Drum Song, and her performance of the song "I E...
Pat Suzuki is an American popular singer and actress, who is best known for her role in the original Broadway production of the musical Flower Drum Song, and her performance of the song "I E...
Paul Chihara
Paul Seiko Chihara (born July 9, 1938) is an American composer.
Paul Seiko Chihara (born July 9, 1938) is an American composer.
PJ Hirabayashi
Patti Jo "PJ" Hirabayashi is one of the pioneers of the North American Taiko movement.
Patti Jo "PJ" Hirabayashi is one of the pioneers of the North American Taiko movement.
Rachael Yamagata
Rachael Yamagata is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia.
Rachael Yamagata is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia.
Ryo Okumoto
Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮, born 24 May 1959 in Osaka, Japan) is a rock keyboardist, best known for his work with progressive rock group Spock's Beard.
Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮, born 24 May 1959 in Osaka, Japan) is a rock keyboardist, best known for his work with progressive rock group Spock's Beard.
Sean Kennard
Sean Kennard was born in San Diego, California to an American father and Japanese mother.
Sean Kennard was born in San Diego, California to an American father and Japanese mother.
Sean Lennon
Sean Taro Ono Lennon (Japanese name ; born October 9, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor of English, Japanese and Irish descent.
Sean Taro Ono Lennon (Japanese name ; born October 9, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist and actor of English, Japanese and Irish descent.
Seiichi Tanaka
Seiichi Tanaka is the first Japan-trained teacher of kumidaiko, or taiko, in the United States and largely regarded as the father of the art form in North America.
Seiichi Tanaka is the first Japan-trained teacher of kumidaiko, or taiko, in the United States and largely regarded as the father of the art form in North America.
Shoji Kameda
Shoji Kameda is a fourth-generation Japanese American musician and composer, and leading player of North American taiko.
Shoji Kameda is a fourth-generation Japanese American musician and composer, and leading player of North American taiko.
Stephen M. Sano
Stephen M. Sano is Professor of Music and the Harold C. Schmidt Director of Choral Studies at Stanford University.
Stephen M. Sano is Professor of Music and the Harold C. Schmidt Director of Choral Studies at Stanford University.
Steve Aoki
Steve Hiroyuki Aoki is an American electro house musician, record producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records.
Steve Hiroyuki Aoki is an American electro house musician, record producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records.
Suzee Ikeda
Suzee Ikeda is an American singer who was the first Asian-American solo artist at Motown.
Suzee Ikeda is an American singer who was the first Asian-American solo artist at Motown.
Takayo Fischer
Takayo Fischer is an American stage, film and TV actress, as well as voice-over actress and singer.
Takayo Fischer is an American stage, film and TV actress, as well as voice-over actress and singer.
Teppei Teranishi
Teppei Teranishi (born September 13, 1980) is the lead guitarist and keyboardist of the post-hardcore band Thrice from Orange County, California.
Teppei Teranishi (born September 13, 1980) is the lead guitarist and keyboardist of the post-hardcore band Thrice from Orange County, California.
Tomo Yasuda
Tomo Yasuda (better known as Tomo) is a Japanese-American electronic musician, who is based out of San Francisco.
Tomo Yasuda (better known as Tomo) is a Japanese-American electronic musician, who is based out of San Francisco.
Toshiko Akiyoshi
Toshiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese American jazz pianist, composer/arranger and bandleader.
Toshiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese American jazz pianist, composer/arranger and bandleader.
Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, author, and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking as well as her marriage to John Lennon.
Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, author, and peace activist, known for her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking as well as her marriage to John Lennon.
Yosuke Kawasaki
Yosuke Kawasaki (born May 1977) is a noted orchestral violinist, chamber musician and soloist.
Yosuke Kawasaki (born May 1977) is a noted orchestral violinist, chamber musician and soloist.
Yuki Chikudate
Yuki Chikudate is the main vocalist and keyboardist of the dream pop band, Asobi Seksu.
Yuki Chikudate is the main vocalist and keyboardist of the dream pop band, Asobi Seksu.
Yōsuke Kawasaki
Yōsuke Kawasaki is a noted orchestral violinist, chamber musician and soloist.
Yōsuke Kawasaki is a noted orchestral violinist, chamber musician and soloist.