Yoko Kanno (菅野 よう子 Kanno Yōko, born March 18, 1963) is a Japanese composer, arranger and musician best known for her work on the soundtracks on anime films, television series, live-action films, video games, and advertisements. She was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. In 2011, Kanno expressed her support and wishes to the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, composing a song titled “Kimi de Ite, Buji de Ite“. Later, she composed NHK's official support song on the occasion of the first anniversary of the earthquake entitled “Hana wa Saku“ (“Flowers Will Bloom“) featuring lyrics by Sendai film director Shunji Iwai. The song features notable natives from the affected areas of Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate. Hana wa Saku (Flowers will Bloom), arranged for guitar by Yoshihiro Koseki Kaori Muraji, guitar. ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------
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