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• weiyao

  Weiyao is a Tokyo-born artist of Chinese heritage, whose music bridges cultures through a raw and emotionally charged sound. After studying at a music vocational school, she began her career as a self-taught acoustic guitarist, quickly developing a distinctive style rooted in rock and soul. Weiyao is an active presence on Tokyo is live music circuit, performing both as a solo singer-songwriter and in an acoustic duo featuring guitar and cajon. She also expands her artistic range in band settings, where she takes on the role of bass and vocals. In 2022, she was selected as an opening act for IKURA is AMEFES. Since June of the same year, she has maintained a regular series of tip-based performances at the iconic rock bar Red Shoes in Minami-Aoyama. She is also a frequent performer at established venues such as CLUB Que in Shimokitazawa, as well as various live houses and music bars across Tokyo, and occasionally performs on the streets. With a husky, soul-stirring voice and a fierce, passionate presence, Weiyao delivers stripped-down rock that is both intimate and powerful music that cuts straight to the heart.

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