Nao Yoshioka

Nao Yoshioka, a Japanese soul singer, fuses modern elements with traditional soul, inspired by Sam Cooke. She's performed globally at venues like Blue Note NY and Jazz Cafe London. Known for her powerful voice akin to Aretha Franklin, she was the first Japanese artist to hit No. 32 on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations include Jon Batiste and Nathan East. With over 4.5 million YouTube views, Nao captivates worldwide audiences while bridging cultures through her heartfelt music.