AMANO

Amano is a singer, songwriter, poet and activist working in English and Irish. Born in Kyūshū and raised in Kerry, her work is inspired by the earth, love, justice, magic, and the nuances of language(s). She writes across genres including folk, pop, electronic, and spoken word.

In 2024 Amano will release THREAD, an electronic music project in collaboration with producer Kalabanx. She is also developing her solo creative practice as a nu-folk composer and student of the Irish sean-nós singing tradition. In 2024 she was awarded the Traditional Arts Bursary from the The Arts Council of Ireland.