Yoko Kanno - Two Shows in New York
Tickets On Sale This Friday, February 6 at 10AM EST
February 3, 2026 - Legendary composer Yōko Kanno brings two extraordinary, back-to-back performances to New York City in April, marking a historic moment for fans across generations. Produced by Mammoth, the two-night run begins April 10 with Yōko Kanno and SEATBELTS making their first-ever North American appearance at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, performing the groundbreaking music that redefined anime soundtracks, followed on April 11 by PIANO ME at The Town Hall—an intimate, immersive piano-led experience that blends music and visual expression into a deeply personal journey. When asked about the kickoff to the two shows, Yōko Kanno replied, “I'm excited for SEATBELTS New York debut. No destination. You in?” Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday at YokoKanno.nyc.
About Yōko Kanno
Yōko Kanno is a lyricist, songwriter, arranger, and music producer. She has composed music for movies, TV dramas, commercials, animations, and video games, as well as produced and written for various artists. Her notable works include Cowboy Bebop, Genesis of Aquarion, Macross Frontier, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, the film Our Little Sister, and the NHK historical drama Naotora: The Lady Warlord, among others. She also composed the recovery support song for the Great East Japan Earthquake (Flowers Will Bloom – Hana wa Saku), creating several arrangements for it. In the first year of the Reiwa era, she composed Ray of Water, a celebratory piece for the Japanese Emperor's enthronement, which was performed in honor of the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace. Her recent work includes the music for the Netflix adaptation of Cowboy Bebop and The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House. At Expo 2025 in Osaka, she composed music for a large fountain art installation. In addition, she also contributed to other pavilion projects at the Expo, including an XR (Extended Reality) production that combined immersive digital visuals with live performance elements, and a haptics-based installation utilizing advanced touch-feedback technology to create new sensory experiences.
Yōko Kanno's Website: https://yokokanno.ch/en/
SEATBELTS' Website: https://SEATBELTS.live/
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/YokoKannoFB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yokokannoch/?hl=en
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YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@YokoKannoCH
February 3, 2026 - Legendary composer Yōko Kanno brings two extraordinary, back-to-back performances to New York City in April, marking a historic moment for fans across generations. Produced by Mammoth, the two-night run begins April 10 with Yōko Kanno and SEATBELTS making their first-ever North American appearance at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, performing the groundbreaking music that redefined anime soundtracks, followed on April 11 by PIANO ME at The Town Hall—an intimate, immersive piano-led experience that blends music and visual expression into a deeply personal journey. When asked about the kickoff to the two shows, Yōko Kanno replied, “I'm excited for SEATBELTS New York debut. No destination. You in?” Tickets for both shows go on sale this Friday at YokoKanno.nyc.
About Yōko Kanno
Yōko Kanno is a lyricist, songwriter, arranger, and music producer. She has composed music for movies, TV dramas, commercials, animations, and video games, as well as produced and written for various artists. Her notable works include Cowboy Bebop, Genesis of Aquarion, Macross Frontier, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, the film Our Little Sister, and the NHK historical drama Naotora: The Lady Warlord, among others. She also composed the recovery support song for the Great East Japan Earthquake (Flowers Will Bloom – Hana wa Saku), creating several arrangements for it. In the first year of the Reiwa era, she composed Ray of Water, a celebratory piece for the Japanese Emperor's enthronement, which was performed in honor of the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace. Her recent work includes the music for the Netflix adaptation of Cowboy Bebop and The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House. At Expo 2025 in Osaka, she composed music for a large fountain art installation. In addition, she also contributed to other pavilion projects at the Expo, including an XR (Extended Reality) production that combined immersive digital visuals with live performance elements, and a haptics-based installation utilizing advanced touch-feedback technology to create new sensory experiences.
Yōko Kanno's Website: https://yokokanno.ch/en/
SEATBELTS' Website: https://SEATBELTS.live/
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/YokoKannoFB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yokokannoch/?hl=en
X: https://x.com/YokoKannoCH
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@YokoKannoCH
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