Composer & Lyricist
Korrie Yamaoka is a composer and singer-songwriter based in San Diego, California, whose music blends elements of folk, pop, and jazz. With influences such as Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos, her music is known for its heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and intricate piano work. After spending many years as a music director in the San Diego area, Korrie is excited to return to her passion for writing and performing her own music. Her upcoming show, White Space, is a collection of songs that explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth, and showcases her unique blend of musical styles.
Enjoy samples from her album “Illumine” and a preview of her most recent song cycle to be featured in the her upcoming showcase, White Space: A Song Prism written by Korrie Yamaoka herself.
To purchase Korrie’s music, contract her directly here.
White Space: A Song Prism
JUNE 16 - 17 • 7:30 PM • NEW VILLAGE ARTS
Lyrics & Music by Korrie Yamaoka • Concept by Korrie Yamaoka & Sasha Weiss
The world premiere of Korrie Yamaoka's indie rock fantasy song cycle, White Space, hits New Village Arts White Family Stage this June for two nights only. White Space dives into the journey of a mother--haunted and hunted by the mundane challenges of parenthood--fighting to rediscover the passion for creating art. Figures from her fantasies--a terminally ill patient, a frontier woman, and a sailor--reflect her struggles and triumphs like light through a prism, weaving between reality, mythology and fantasy as she tries to break free.
White Space features three women as the voices of the artist and her fantasy avatars: Korrie Yamaoka (composer/lyricist), Sasha Weiss (co-creator/director) and Faith Carrion; accompanied by San Diego songwriters and theatrical musicians Evan Bethany (violin, backing vocals), PJ Bovee (guitar), David Ryan Norgren (Bass) and Jason Yamaoka (drums, acoustic guitar).
Don't miss this genre bending unexpected piece, influenced by the music of indie rock female composers Anais Mitchell and Sara Bareilles and sharing a private look at artist-motherhood through the prism of one of San Diego's most iconic musical artists, Korrie Yamaoka. June 16 and 17 only, 7:30 p.m.
“Omelas” (SNEAK PEEK!)
Get a sneak preview of one of the featured songs in her upcoming showcase White Space: A Song Prism.
Illumine
In 2007, Korrie released her first album. Enjoy “A Little Further Down,” and be sure to check out the the full album on Apple Music.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Piano Woman
May 24th | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | ECPA
1 Show, 4 Female Performers, and the songs of Sara Bareilles, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Carol King and more!
White Space: A Song Prism
June 16th & 17th | 7:30 pm | New Village Arts
Don't miss this genre bending unexpected piece, influenced by the music of indie rock female composers Anais Mitchell and Sara Bareilles and sharing a private look at artist-motherhood through the prism of one of San Diego's most iconic musical artists, Korrie Yamaoka.
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