Artist Profile
MOKU"MOKU" is a musical duo comprising pianist Mamoru Motooka and Japanese taiko drums Akira Sakaue.
With the piano weaving delicate melodies and the Japanese taiko drums resonating like a heartbeat, their unique sound-where stillness and movement, yin and yang intertwine-offers a contemporary expression of Japanese aesthetics.
Their compositions, which combine improvisation with structural beauty, span a wide range from lyrical ballads to powerful, up-tempo pieces.
Valuing the "afterglow" and "pauses" that exist between sound and words, they paint a worldview that resonates quietly within the listener.
Genre: World, InstrumentalActive Area: OsakaOrigin: OsakaStart Year: 2026
MEMBER
Mamoru MotookaRole: Composer, Producer, Piano
Akira SakaueRole: Other Instruments