Kicking off this second episode is my interview with Naoko Yamano of the legendary, all-female punk band Shonen Knife. The Japanese based band has been playing for over four decades and besides solo shows, has opened up for Nirvana, the Ramones and more.

When this interview first aired back in February of 2023, the band just released their record called Our Best Place—and they haven’t released anything since. They're still touring, with shows mostly in Japan. In this interview we talk about the history punk music, her influences and why she writes about yummy food so much.

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Be sure to let them know you heard this interview at their website at shonenknife.

Check out Ian’s World O’ Music show on Mixcloud. For 17 years, I had a world music show on a local public radio station. Be sure to check out my other podcasts: History Reinvented, which covers the history and future of places in the city, including the Mayo Bridge and Island and the area known as Pine Camp in Richmond ,VA; And the Mechanics of Transportation/RVA Bike Scene. I’m also on YouTube at IanStewartCycles.

Plus, you can always look for my freelance work on outlets like Virginia Mercury, The Richmonder, Richmond Magazine and on the podcast Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

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