Japanese Punk Jazz at its best – a stunning mix of quirky lyrics, beautiful Japanese melodies, strong Pacific beats, clever jazz chords and Cuban flute solos. A perfect blend of World Music and Jazz in the most accessible form for everyone.
Miho Wada is a well-established multi-instrumentalist and singer from Japan/New Zealand. She has performed all around the world touring with many groups, including performances at WOMAD festivals, Love Box, Havana International Jazz Festival (Cuba), Tanja Latina Festival (Morocco) and Nagaoka Winter Festival (Japan). She has recently recorded with Iggy Pop for Orcon’s project to re-record “The Passenger” in which she played the flute and piano.

This is Miho’s brand new Japanese Punk Jazz (J-PJ) band where she combines her talents and musical/cultural experiences. Miho sings her songs with quirky lyrics in English and Japanese as well as improvising on flute and saxophone. She is accompanied on guitars bass and drums creating a unique mix of rock/punk/jazz/funk and contemporary world music. Their fine musicianship and explosive instrumental solos create a dynamic atmosphere that flows from the stage.
Members:

Miho Wada – Vocals, Flute & Sax
John McNab – Guitars & Effects
Colin Hunter – Bass
Tala ‘Ofamo’oni – Drums

Websites:

www.mihowada.com
www.myspace.com/mihowada
www.sonicbids.com/mihowada
www.reverbnation.com/mihowada
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mihowada

Contacts:

Management
info@mihowada.com

Producer – Ollivier Ballester
sound@mihowada.com

Bookings in USA – Dave Dart
usa@mihowada.com
Ph: (707) 836-3278

Bookings in Japan
japan@mihowada.com

Bookings in France
france@mihowada.com

Bookings elsewhere
info@mihowada.com

Press & Quotes:

“Amazing talent… Miho plays the flute like a Goddess!”
Nigel Kennedy, London, 2003

“Wada is a star”
Ben East, The National, 10 Nov 2009

“Bravo!”

Sir James Galway, Switzerland, 2007

“Ella toca como los Cubanos – She plays like Cuban!”

Artex, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2008

SXSW Showcases

Tue 16th March

Experimental/Electronica night at the Dart Music International House

Wed 17th March

SXSW Official Showcase at Headhunters

Sat 20th March

Lucy the Poodle’s Girls in the Garage Showcase at the Snap Crackle Pop Fest at Moose Lodge

Sun 21st March

Sunday Bloody Sunday at the Dart Music International House