HAILED as the Vanessa Mae of the keyboard world, Japanese musician and vocalist Chiho Sunamoto is in Clacton next week.

Originally from south Japan, Chiho started learning the piano aged just three and has toured more than 40 countries.

She now lives in North Shields and is Clacton Keyboard Music Club's special guest at Great Clacton community hall on March 9 at 7.30pm.

For more details call 01255 428628.