Miya Masaoka
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Musicians · b. 1958

Miya Masaoka

American composer (born 1958)

Born
1958
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Miya Masaoka is a jazz musician. Miya Masaoka was born in 1958 in Washington, D.C.. The music is usually filed under electronic music. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Monk's Japanese Folk Song” (1997) to “Accordion / Koto” (2017). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (2021) and Fulbright Scholarship.

Miya Masaoka (born 1958, Washington, D.C.) is an American composer, musician, and sound artist active in the field of contemporary classical music and experimental music. Her work encompasses contemporary classical composition, improvisation, electroacoustic music, inter-disciplinary sound art, sound installation, traditional Japanese instruments, and performance art. She is based in New York City. Masaoka often performs on a 21-string Japanese koto (musical instrument), which she extends with software processing, string preparations, and bowing. She has created performance works and installations incorporating plants, live insects, and sensor technology. Her full-length ballet was performed at the Venice Biennale 2004.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Monk's Japanese Folk Song 1997
Accordion Koto 2007
Masaoka • Chen • Grüsel • Nagai 2010
Accordion / Koto 2017
Compositions - Improvisations

Also plays on

Albums where Miya Masaoka is credited as a sideman

2016 Duo (DCWM) 2013 — Anthony Braxton - Miya Masaoka liner notes, koto
2019 Fred Frith Live at the Stone - All Is Always Now — Fred Frith koto, electronic instruments

Awards

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Miya Masaoka born?

Miya Masaoka was born 1958 in Washington, D.C..

What are Miya Masaoka's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Monk's Japanese Folk Song (1997), Accordion Koto (2007), Masaoka • Chen • Grüsel • Nagai (2010), Accordion / Koto (2017) and Compositions - Improvisations.

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