The live experience
What reaches the room
Meet Amenta Abioto, known on stage as Yawa, a compelling performer blending loop-based electronics, kalimba melodies, soulful synths, and theatrical storytelling. Based in Portland, she has shaped a distinctive sound that’s intimate, experimental, and deeply resonant. Readers who follow Portland's indie scene may recognize her from the Willamette Week’s Best New Band list and from notable music videos that captured city audiences’ attention.