An Evening With Shonen Knife’s Naoko Yamano…

This installment of The Five Count featured an exclusive interview with Naoko Yamano. Naoko is best known as the founder, guitarist, and singer for the legendary band Shonen Knife. Hailing from Osaka, Japan, Shonen Knife has been a staple of the underground music scene for more than 30 years, touring with bands like Nirvana, Fugazi, Redd Kross, and Sonic Youth. During the show she discussed how she formed the band, why food and cuddly animals have such a big influence on her songwriting, and how Shonen Knife has lasted more than 30 years in the rock world. East met West on The Five Count!