Koto and Shamisen Ensemble
Los Angeles, CA
The Yoko Awaya Koto Music Conservatory (Awayakai) was founded in 1975 in Los Angeles by Yoko Awaya, a koto and jiuta sangen instructor and performing artist.
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Harp and Koto Stories
Harp and Koto Group
Los Angeles, CA
Hear the lyrical sound of these Western and Eastern stringed instruments played together. A musical partnership between Saeko Kujiraoka and Miriam Suzuki, Harp & Koto Duo’s original renditions of traditional and contemporary melodies cross musical and cultural borders and delight audiences of all ages.
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Hana Hibiki Duo
Koto and Shakuhachi Group
Los Angeles, CA
Kozue Matsumoto, koto, and Rachel Rudich, shakuhachi, meld their love of traditional Japanese music with their expertise in contemporary and experimental forms.
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CalArts Japanese Ensemble
Japanese Music Ensemble (Koto, Shakuhachi, Sheng, Taiko, Shinobue, and more)
Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2015 at CalArts by the enthusiastic students who love Japanese music, led by Kozue Matsumoto.
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Sasaki Mitsuru Sangenkai
Tsugaru shamisen Group
Los Angeles, CA
Led by Sasaki Mitsuru, the Sasaki Mitsuru Sangenkai is a group composed of everyday people like housewives, students, and office workers.
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TAIKOPROJECT
Taiko Group
Los Angeles, CA
TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba.
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UnitOne
Taiko Group
Los Angeles, CA
Asano Taiko U.S. is home to the professional performing ensemble, UnitOne. Featuring some of North America's most exciting performers and world-class taiko repertoire, UnitOne has performed at the 2015 North American Taiko Conference and the 2015 Extasia festival in Japan.
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Fuji Japanese Music
Traditional Japanese Music Troupe (Tsuzumi, Vocals, and Shamisen)
Los Angeles, CA
Fuji Japanese Music is a traditional Japanese music troupe founded and headed by instructor Mariko Watabe. Troupe focuses on Shamisen and voice for Nagauta and Yamatogaku and Hayashi.
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LA Koto Ensemble
Koto Ensemble
Los Angeles, CA
The LA Koto Ensemble based in Los Angeles, California. The ensemble was founded by Yuki Yasuda in 2016. The ensemble members enjoy and perform the koto music at the Japanese cultural event and the music festival every year.
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Murasaki Ensemble
Koto-centric Group
Oakland, CA
Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto can provide koto music in traditional or world jazz format, Murasaki Ensemble, performing foreground or ambient music.