Artist Profile
Juri MitaJapanese-Korean singer/songwriter Juri Mita was born in South Korea. She spent her childhood moving across Japan due to her father's job, while developing a deep connection with classical music from an early age. She graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music, majoring in violin. During that time, she joined a band club at the University of Tokyo, where she began performing as a vocalist. Around this period, she discovered artists such as Erykah Badu, Corinne Bailey Rae, Gretchen Parlato, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Esperanza Spalding, all of whom would go on to profoundly influence her musical identity.
For nearly a decade, she worked as a writer and editor, traveling the world through her job. Yet her desire to pursue music continued to grow, leading her to study abroad in Paris in 2023. Guided by Lou Tavano, she immersed herself in the local jazz scene and dedicated herself to exploring the depth of her voice and musical expression.
After returning to Japan, Juri began focusing on live performances in 2025, collaborating with talented musicians at intimate venues across Tokyo.
In August, she released her debut EP "Voice". Alongside her live activities, the music she shares on Instagram has also been drawing growing attention.
In 2026, she launches "murmur", a year-long project consisting of twelve consecutive monthly releases.
Genre: J-Pop, Jazz