Risa Minami, the chromatic harmonica player (HOHNER Artist.) graduated from Kobe College, majoring in Music (specialty : oboe). Enchanted by the chromatic harmonica, Risa began studying it.

In 2009, Risa Minami won second prize in the open category of the F.I.H. Competition in Germany. In 2010, She won first prize in Chromatic Solo Open Category at The 8th Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival (in Singapore).

She made her recording debut with her first album which was released by King Records Co., Ltd.