Yeeman “ManMan” Mui (they/them) is a taiko drumming artist and music educator who strives to build an equitable landscape; fostering creativity through multisensory expression. ManMan’s artistic approach challenges capitalistic and elitist societal norms. Their musical space celebrates neurodivergence through different forms of play and their practice encourages mindful connection with one’s body by slowing down to build strength both physiologically and psychosomatically.

As a neurodivergent, ManMan grew up unable to speak outside of immediate family due to an anxiety condition known as Selective/Situational Mutism. Through the discovery of multisensory artistic expressions, ManMan continues to find liberation through fluidity in movement and is propelled by the resonance of vocals and drums. ManMan’s program, Taiko Together, became a catalyst for student-centric facilitation where non-verbal communication is at the core.

ManMan co-created a neurodiversity advocacy school program with taiko artist Carrie Alita Carter under the name Actually Autistic Artists. ManMan co-founded Rhythmic Flow Taiko, a Parkinson’s-friendly taiko curriculum that can be enjoyed and used by participants and other instructors. ManMan works as a teaching artist across the globe with organizations such as Makoto Taiko, Los Angeles Taiko Institute, Grand Vision Foundation, Older and Bolder, San Jose Taiko, Portland Taiko, Foyle Obon, Humber Taiko, Orff4kids, Raging Asian Women, O • Daiko Hong Kong, and Taiko Community Alliance. ManMan received an MPhil in Musicology from the University of Hong Kong.