Yurina Hamano & Hirosato Ito

Classical guitarist Hirasato Ito joins Yurina Hamano’s guitar and unique vocals, whose timbre calls back to both Japanese folk songs and Portuguese fado. The duo’s expressive performances connect fado, enka, jazz, bossa nova, chansons and Baroque-like music, creating a nostalgic, delicate yet powerful sound. Their compositions have brought them around the world, sharing their take on traditional indigenous Japanese music with international audiences.