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'''Yukimi Eleanora Nagano''' (born 31 January 1982) is a Swedish [[singer-songwriter]]. Nagano was born and raised in [[Gothenburg]], Sweden to a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] father and a [[Swedish American|Swedish-American]] mother. She grew up listening to American [[traditional music|folk]] because of her mother, but always had an affinity for [[rhythm and blues|R&B]]. |
'''Yukimi Eleanora Nagano''' (born 31 January 1982) is a Swedish [[singer-songwriter]]. Nagano was born and raised in [[Gothenburg]], Sweden to a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] father and a [[Swedish American|Swedish-American]] mother. She grew up listening to American [[traditional music|folk]] because of her mother, but always had an affinity for [[rhythm and blues|R&B]]. |
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She is the vocalist of Gothenburg-based [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Little Dragon]], which she established with her close high school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrik Wallin (bass) and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). Nagano worked with Swedish [[nu jazz]] duo [[Koop (band)|Koop]], and she and Erik Bodin play live with [[José González]]. Nagano is featured on [[Gorillaz]]'s 2010 album ''[[Plastic Beach]]'' on the songs "Empire Ants" and "To Binge", both of which she co-wrote. In 2011, she was featured on [[SBTRKT]]'s eponymous debut album with her vocals on the song "Wildfire".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stereogum.com/699902/sbtrkt-wildfire-feat-little-dragon/mp3s/ |title=SBTRKT – "Wildfire" (feat. Little Dragon) |publisher=[[Stereogum]] |date=5 May 2011 |accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> Nagano is also featured on [[Raphael Saadiq]]'s 2011 album ''[[Stone Rollin']]'' on the song "Just Don't".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gary|first=Kevin S.|title=Raphael Saadiq Announces "Stone Rollin'" Details"|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.13594/title.raphael-saadiq-announces-stone-rollin-details|publisher=hiphopdx.com|accessdate=7/8/2012}}</ref> |
She is the vocalist of Gothenburg-based [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Little Dragon]], which she established with her close high school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrik Wallin (bass) and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). Nagano worked with Swedish [[nu jazz]] duo [[Koop (band)|Koop]], and she and Erik Bodin play live with [[José González]]. Nagano is featured on [[Gorillaz]]'s 2010 album ''[[Plastic Beach]]'' on the songs "Empire Ants" and "To Binge", both of which she co-wrote. In 2011, she was featured on [[SBTRKT]]'s eponymous debut album with her vocals on the song "Wildfire".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stereogum.com/699902/sbtrkt-wildfire-feat-little-dragon/mp3s/ |title=SBTRKT – "Wildfire" (feat. Little Dragon) |publisher=[[Stereogum]] |date=5 May 2011 |accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> Nagano is also featured on [[Raphael Saadiq]]'s 2011 album ''[[Stone Rollin']]'' on the song "Just Don't".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gary|first=Kevin S.|title=Raphael Saadiq Announces "Stone Rollin'" Details"|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.13594/title.raphael-saadiq-announces-stone-rollin-details|publisher=hiphopdx.com|accessdate=7/8/2012}}</ref> Nagano also provided vocals for "Scale It Back" on [[DJ Shadow]]'s 2011 album ''[[The Less You Know, the Better]]''. |
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 Yukimi Nagano performing with Little Dragon at Parklife festival in Sydney, October 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yukimi Eleanora Nagano |
| Born | 31 January 1982 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Dance Synthpop Electronica Soul Jazz Chillout |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, percussion, drums |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | www |
Yukimi Eleanora Nagano (born 31 January 1982) is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Nagano was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden to a Japanese father and a Swedish-American mother. She grew up listening to American folk because of her mother, but always had an affinity for R&B.
She is the vocalist of Gothenburg-based electronic band Little Dragon, which she established with her close high school friends Erik Bodin (drums), Fredrik Wallin (bass) and Håkan Wirenstrand (keyboards). Nagano worked with Swedish nu jazz duo Koop, and she and Erik Bodin play live with José González. Nagano is featured on Gorillaz's 2010 album Plastic Beach on the songs "Empire Ants" and "To Binge", both of which she co-wrote. In 2011, she was featured on SBTRKT's eponymous debut album with her vocals on the song "Wildfire".[1] Nagano is also featured on Raphael Saadiq's 2011 album Stone Rollin' on the song "Just Don't".[2] Nagano also provided vocals for "Scale It Back" on DJ Shadow's 2011 album The Less You Know, the Better.
References
- ^ "SBTRKT – "Wildfire" (feat. Little Dragon)". Stereogum. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Gary, Kevin S. "Raphael Saadiq Announces "Stone Rollin'" Details"". hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 7/8/2012.
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External links
- Official Little Dragon website
- Yukimi Nagano discography at Discogs
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