Yama Warashi is the musical project of Japanese artist Yoshino Shigihara, blending Japanese folk dance, free jazz, African rhythms, and psychedelia into a distinctive sound. Since its inception in Bristol in 2015, Yama Warashi has released several acclaimed works, including the albums "Moon Egg" (2016), "Boiled Moon" (2018), and "Crispy Moon" (2022). The latest release, "At My Mother's Piano" (2025), features solo piano compositions interwoven with field recordings from Shigihara's family home in Japan. Yama Warashi has performed at notable festivals such as Latitude, Green Man, and WOMAD, and has supported artists like Flamingods and This Is the Kit. ([yamawarashi.com](https://www.yamawarashi.com/?utm_source=openai))