TiO
TiO
Genres: Vanuatu, instrumental, touhou, singer-songwriter, japanese
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About TiO
Tio is the name of multiple musical acts 1.) Tio is a singer/songwriter from Ambrym island in Vanuatu who grew up immersed in traditional practices, customs and stories. His first interest in music was born from his early encounters with the traditional 'tam tam' (a wooden slit-drum) and songs in his language, Daakaka. Whilst living in Port Vila, Tio is involved with many groups in local music scene including local reggae and roots groups, Koncerners and Dropvcull. He has also collaborated with a broad range of artists from across the Pacific, Australia, Africa and Europe countries including members of Airileke, Blue King Brown, Kalja Riddim Klan, Simangavole, Kaumaakonga, Impossible Odds, Hermann Hartel, Natano Pasifika, Rize of the Morning Star, Tabura and Black Rose. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Tio switches between violin, ukulele, guitar, tam tam, djembe and bush bass. He is driven by his passion to mix traditional and contemporary beats and styles and share his traditions with other musicians. In Vanuatu, he is passionate about encouraging Ni-Vanuatu youth to use local instruments and create music based on their unique cultural rhythms and mother tongues. 'Black Butterfly' was the single of his first full length album, Sorousian released in 2020. This follows his debut solo release Tio EP released in 2015 and produced by Chris Neehause. 2.) Tio is a Japanese R&B singer/songwriter. Born and raised in Kobe, Japan
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