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Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Akiko Yano; Cherry Blossom Festival 2018 Opening Ceremony in DC

Akiko Yano performs at the piano at the Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on Sunday March 25, 2018. The kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrated the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States through a showcase of American and Japanese talent. Akiko Yano was born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori, Japan. When her debut album Japanese Girl was released in 1976, many reputed her to be a "girl with a musical wonder." To date, Akiko has released 27 original albums. In 2008, her original album akiko was recorded in Los Angeles, California and produced by Grammy-Award winning producer T Bone Burnett. (Photo by Jeff Malet)