Ichiko Aoba

Biography

Ichiko Aoba is a Japanese folk singer-songwriter born on January 28, 1990. Raised in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture, she was inspired by nature and the sounds of her environment, as well as Disney films and Studio Ghibli classics. This eclectic mix of influences informs her dream-inspired acoustic sound, which she creates on multiple instruments, including guitar and flute. Her music often incorporates field recordings, a collaborative approach she shares with frequent collaborator ZAK.