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Sadaharu Yagi

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Sadaharu Yagi
Background information
BornKitakyushu, Japan
GenresPop rock, Alternative, Latin
Occupation(s)Producer, Recording engineer, Mixing engineer
LabelsSadasound Productions
Websitewww.sadasound.com

Sadaharu Yagi is a Japanese-born record producer, mixing engineer, and recording engineer who has won one Grammy and two Latin Grammy Awards.[1] He has worked with artists like Shania Twain, John Mayall, and Marc Anthony.[2] Currently he is based in Los Angeles, California.

Biography

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Yagi was born in Kitakyushu, Japan, and graduated from Kyushu University (former Kyushu Institute of Design).[3] After graduation, he began working in the recording industry in Los Angeles. In 2013, he was awarded a Latin Grammy for his work on Draco Rosa's album, Vida,[4] which also won at the Grammy Awards in 2014.[5] He was also part of Sara Bareilles' album, The Blessed Unrest, which was nominated for a Grammy in the same year.[2][6]

In 2019, Yagi produced the song "We Are Walking On" for the United Nations Environment Programme and World Environment Day, and dedicated it to the protection of earth and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals.[7][8]

Yagi received his third Grammy at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards in the category "Best Rock Album" for Draco Rosa's Monte Sagrado,[9] which was No.1 for 2 weeks on Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.[10] He was also nominated as producer for "Hotel de los Encuentros", which includes multiple tracks from Monte Sagrado with animation.[9]

Yagi has participated in multiple gold and platinum record-winning projects, including Shania Twain's album, Now, which reached No.1 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.[11]

He currently serves as Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Kitakyushu, Japan.[12][13]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sadaharu Yagi: sensei del audio Recorplay Música in Spanish and English, Accessed March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ a b All Music Credits Sadaharu Yagi All Music, Accessed March 20, 2020.
  3. ^ Alumni:Sadaharu Yagi Alumni, Kyushu University, Accessed September 15, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Sadaharu Yagi Latin Grammy Past Winners, 14th Latin Grammy, Accessed September 15, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Sadaharu Yagi Grammy Grammy winner, Grammy.com, Accessed September 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Sara Bareilles’ Grammy Nominations Come As A Complete Surprise Huffington Post, Accessed March 20, 2020.
  7. ^ UNEP world environment day We Are Walking On, United Nations Environment Programme, Accessed September 15, 2019.
  8. ^ United Nations Vienna We Are Walking On, United Nations Environment Programme, Accessed September 15, 2019.
  9. ^ a b c d Sadaharu Yagi Latin Grammy Winners, 20th Latin Grammy, Accessed November 15, 2019.
  10. ^ Draco Rosa Debuts at No. 1 on Latin Pop Albums Chart With 'Monte Sagrado' Billboard Latin Pop Albums Chart, Draco Rosa No.1, Accessed November 15, 2019.
  11. ^ Shania Twain Tops Global Charts with NOW Universal Music Group Nashville News Accessed March 20, 2020.
  12. ^ The List of Kitakyushu Goodwill Ambassadors The City of Kitakyushu, Accessed November 5, 2019.
  13. ^ Goodwill Ambassador of the City of Kitakyushu (Japan) Sadaharu Yagi in United Nations Vienna United Nations Vienna, Accessed March 2, 2020.
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