Sadaharu Yagi, known as Sada, is a Grammy and two-time Latin Grammy–winning producer, mixer, and recording engineer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Kitakyushu, Japan, he is known for an emotionally driven approach to sound rooted in the spirit of alternative music and shaped by diverse genres.

 

Sada began his journey as a musician, which continues to shape his sensibility behind the board. He has worked with a wide range of artists including Draco Rosa, Shania Twain, Joanna Newsom, and John Mayall. His work on Draco Rosa’s Vida earned both a Latin Grammy and a Grammy Award, followed by another Latin Grammy for Monte Sagrado and a nomination for Hotel de los Encuentros.

 

Known primarily for his record production, his work also spans cultural and environmental projects, including music for a United Nations campaign.

    

While his credits include mainstream productions, Sada’s core sensibility is grounded in music that is raw, textured, and expressive. He values authenticity over perfection, crafting productions that capture the art of real human energy and emotion.