Risa Minami graduated from Kobe College, majoring in Music (speciality : oboe). Enchanted by the chromatic harmonica, she soon began studying it. This is the passion she has pursued to this day.

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

Risa was the first player in the world to perform, all of the four movements of the "Labyrinth of Fantasy" (Chromatic Harmonica Concert) with the Bulgarian National Sophia Philharmonic Orchestra. She was received enthusiastically. In 2013, she made her recording debut with her first album "Mint Tea" which was released by King Records Co., Ltd. Risa recent performances include the NHK TV program "Anthology Album" with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Mixed Chorus as well as many dramas and animated programs in the background.

Her chromatic harmonica performances with stunning hight-level techniques and the many activities extending beyond the field of music have enchanted thousands of fans and music professionals nationally and internationally.