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Ikue Mori is a drummer, electronic percussionist, composer, and graphic designer born on December 17, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan. Raised in Japan, she graduated from Takabi Art School and initially had little interest in music until she discovered punk rock. In 1977, she moved to New York City, where she became immersed in the music scene. Mori's first musical experience was as the drummer for the influential no wave band DNA, where she quickly developed a distinctive style despite having no prior musical training. After the disbandment of DNA, she became an active participant in the New York experimental music scene, transitioning from a traditional drum set to drum machines, which she modified to create unique sounds. In recent years, she has primarily used a laptop as her main instrument while still being recognized for her work in electronic percussion. In 1995, Mori began collaborating with Japanese bass guitarist and experimental guitarist, forming the group Death Ambient. She has recorded and performed with numerous artists, including a trio with and singer as Hemophiliac, and has been a member of John Zorn's Electric Masada. Additionally, she collaborates with on the duo project Phantom Orchard and often records for Tzadik, designing album covers for many of their releases. Mori's work is also influenced by visual arts, with her 2000 release, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon, inspired by renowned Japanese artist Yoshitoshi, and her 2005 recording,

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