Yoyoka Soma |
Yoyoka Soma is a young female drummer from Ishikari, Japan.
Yoyoka started playing the drums when she was just a year and a half. In 2015, her family formed the band "Kaneaiyoyoka." Nowadays, her 39-year-old father Akifumi playing the bass, her 40-year-old mother Rie the guitar and her 7-year-old brother Shido plays vocals, guitar and drums. The talented prodigy shot to fame when a video of her playing Led Zeppelin's song "Good Times Bad Times" was uploaded to the "Hit Like A Girl" contest. Top musicians around the world have heaped praise on Yoyoka, not only for her technique but also for her expressiveness. She has been featured in music magazines and TV programs in Britain and the United States, and the Youtube Channel has over 30 million views. With her growing fame, Yoyoka has landed various offers from overseas, such as shooting a Nike commercial in Thailand and appearing on popular U.S. television programs. Yoyoka has performed live with Cyndi Lauper and Fall Out Boy, filmed a commercial for Moncler in New York, and appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show twice. Her schedule is filled with appointments to appear on TV and music events across Japan, as well as commercials and other engagements. |
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