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Born on March 9, 1980, in Kanagawa Prefecture. At the age of 16, She was deeply moved by Carole King's "Tapestry" and began singing.

 

In 2005, I formed the acoustic unit "YoLeYoLe", consisting of vocals, mandolin, and guitar, and released the 1st Album Hikari in 2007. Based in Shonan, They embarked on numerous live tours at outdoor events and cafes nationwide, gaining popularity across various regions. However, her activities were temporarily suspended in December 2007.

 

In 2009, under the name Nao Kodama, She released my 1st solo album MAKER, followed by the 2nd Album SPARK in 2010.

 

In July 2011, the cover album Family Songs (with Takuji Aoyagi) followed.

 

In April 2013, She released the mini-album MAGIC HOUR, produced by Ryo Nagano, exclusively available at live venues and the Tuff Beats online shop.

 

In August 2014, YoLeYoLe, which had been on hiatus, resumed activities, and in July 2015, we released the 2nd Studio Album, Kobune.

 

Currently, focusing on solo activities and performing at outdoor festivals and events such as the Fuji Rock Festival and "Itadaki", also she is active as a singer for TV commercial songs for companies like Kao whose product “Resesh” is famous, and TimeTree.

 

Furthermore, She has collaborated with established artists, contributing as a chorus singer on Hanaregumi's 5th Album, Oasis, and featuring on Tomita Lab's 4th Album, Joyous with the track "Itsumo Dokodemo feat. Kodama Nao".

 

With her comfortably soft yet occasionally powerful vocals, She aims to touch people's hearts directly. And fans are now captivated by her impressive singing voice.