Ikue Mori

Ikue Mori, born in 1953 in Tokyo, Japan, is a pioneering electronic musician and composer based in New York City. She began her musical journey as the drummer for the influential no wave band DNA in the late 1970s, quickly developing a unique style that blended Japanese taiko rhythms with avant-garde influences. Over the years, Mori transitioned to using laptops and electronic instruments, creating a distinctive sound characterized by noise, rhythm, and melody. She has collaborated extensively with a wide range of artists, including John Zorn, Fred Frith, and Zeena Parkins, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving a MacArthur Fellowship in 2022.