Katarzyna Karpowicz immersed herself in Tokyo’s music scene to master the koto — a traditional Japanese string instrument.

Chicago-born Curtis Patterson has lived in Japan since 1986, dedicating himself to the koto, a traditional Japanese instrument something like the harp. In addition to composing and performing ...

It’s filled with wonderful posts about the artist, Chris Kenji Beer, ... Music Sep 8, 2014 at 3:06 pm. Jazz Beautified by Japanese Traditional Koto Music Charles Mudede. Before ...

Last updated: June 12, 2025. This and other koto music we've made since are available in our Epic Japanese Koto pl ...

There is a wealth of contemporary compositions for the koto. Since the war, various Japanese composers have expanded the repertoire of this ancient string instrument and provided new contexts for ...

LA VERNE >> According to legendary jazz bassist Alphonso Johnson, “Music is a reflection of everything in the universe. There can’t be birds without trees, dolphins without the … ...

World music is in the spotlight this week, including the unusual vocal techniques of the Tuvan artist Sainkho Namtchylak. Skip to main content. ... World Music From Tonal Singing To The Japanese Koto ...

Kazue Sawai performs ‘Sokyoku’ - traditional Japanese koto music ... Track Title: Take Off Artist: Phil Emmanuel Composer: P. Emmanuel CD Title: The Nest So Far Duration: 3.33.