Star Theater and Soul'd Out Present
YAIMA with Rafe Pearlman & Daniel Berkman
Sun, 19 Apr, 7:00 PM PDT
Doors open
6:00 PM PDT
Star Theater
13 NW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Description
YAIMA is often described as timeless and unmistakable, offering a balanced synergy of masculine and feminine expression. Their melodious soundscapes, featuring multi-instrumentalist and producer Masaru Higasa and vocalist Pepper Proud, showcase instruments from around the world.
Inspired by the Majesty of Nature, their musical musings envelop the listener with driving, revitalizing organic rhythms, transcendent electronic production, soothing female vocals, and heartened lyricism.
YAIMA bridges Nature and Humankind, offering an expansive experience that encourages growth and a graceful passage for their listeners' hearts and minds.
The name YAIMA comes from the Mapudungun language, which means "that which water runs through,” and the culturally preserved Yaeyama District of Okinawa, Japan.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+
Refund Policy
Supporting acts are subject to change. Please check the show listing prior to attending. No refunds will be issued once ticket(s) have been redeemed or after show day.
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Yaima
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YAIMA is an old word meaning "that which water runs through,"
a conduit for diverse musical languages. Their sound is rooted in the rich depth of tradition through biological beats, folkloric storytelling and mystical melodies. They reach towards our compelling, technological future by weaving live instrumentation and vocals over lush electronic layers, seamless soundscapes, and body-blooming bass.
Yaima is a confluence of musicians Pepper Proud, Masaru Higasa, and Jeff Kimes from the Cascadia region. When these kindred souls get together they achieve a new harmonic element. Having evolved out of the traditional model of what a "band" is thought to be, they deliver a well sculpted creative energy that engages the imagination and leaves people feeling inspired and awakened. Their audience feels as if they had just participated in a choose-your-own-adventure story within a musical experience.