- Align with your heart, resonate with the Earth, and flow with the universe -

Kiyoshi “Koku” Iio was born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan. Primarily self taught, he grew up playing sports and later became a drummer in rock bands.
After a few years of playing drums, he began exploring other instruments such as guitar, bass, djembe and didgeridoo.

While traveling the world, Koku bought a Hang drum (handpan) in Spain in 2017. From there, he traveled to over 20 countries busking with his handpan to make a living. For one year, he led a nomadic life playing music in various countries.

In 2018, Koku came to Vancouver, Canada and was so impressed by the natural beauty that he decided to stay for a long period.
He had performed for Powell Street Festival, which is the biggest Japanese festivals, for 6 years in a row, The Artists for Conservation Festival for 4 years in a row and Arts in the Garden for 3 years in a row. Also, he signed a contract with North Vancouver Recreation & Culture and provided 3 songs for Northway Games. Since 2023, he has also started a career as a DJ. He performed for Enliven Wellness Festival, Revel Music Festival and a number of local events.

Koku left Canada and traveled in Central America in 2024. He gave musical services for Sundance x Moondance in Mexico City, Ecstatic Sunday in Mazunte and Espiritu Wellness in Tulum and also Plantasia Cafe in Mexico City and Kula Maya in Lake Atitaln, Guatemala. His music is not only spread from stages but also streets. He went busking in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua and the total number he has been busking reached 30 countries.

The next step in Koku’s musical journey is to explore electronic and ambient music from organic instruments and the texture of nature sounds. Koku has produced over 100 videos of him playing music in various environments both in nature and in urban settings which can be seen on YouTube and Instagram. You can also hear his music on Bandcamp and Spotify.

Koku is passionate about working with musicians around the world and also providing his services to various people in different fields such as gaming, films, fashion, dance, theatre, etc.