Koto and Shamisen Ensemble
New York, NY
Miyabi Koto Shamisen Ensemble is a New York based group founded and headed by Ms. Masayo Ishigure. Ms. Ishigure began playing the koto and shamisen at the age of five, and later developed her skills with Tadao and Kazue Sawai as a special research student.
Koto and Yamada/Nagauta-style shamisen Player
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Sumie (Sumi-é) Kaneko creates music that spans a millennium. A master in the traditional repertoire of these ancient instruments, she has also pioneered their use in jazz and experimental music, through solo and group performances worldwide.
Koto and Yamada/Kato-style shamisen Player
New York, NY
Yoko Reikano Kimura is a distinguished virtuoso of Japanese koto and shamisen in both traditional and contemporary music. Based in the US and Japan, she has concertized in about 20 countries around the world.
Koto, Shamisen and Cello Group
New York, NY
New York based koto / shamisen player and singer Yoko Reikano Kimura and cellist Hikaru Tamaki create a singular fusion sound, inspired by tradition but with a contemporary sensibility.
Taiko, Shakuhachi, and Shinobue Player
New York, NY
Marco Lienhard studied the shakuhachi under Master Katsuya Yokoyama, quickly mastering the instrument and becoming a virtuoso solo artist. Marco Lienhard mastered Taiko drumming as a member of Ondekoza from 1981-1994.
Shakuhachi Player
New York, NY
A multi-talented performer, Zac plays saxophones, flute, clarinet, shakuhachi, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument), and a host of ethnic flutes.
Composer
Boston, MA
Takashi Koto, composition: received his Ph.D. in Music from Harvard University, his M.M. from the New England Conservatory, and his B.M. from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo.
Composer
Boston, MA
Martin Schreiner is a composer with a broad range of musical experience and interests. His catalog has more than 80 compositions including: concert music for traditional symphonic instruments, jazz ensemble, chamber groups, choral music and solo vocal works.
Composer
Detroit, MI
John Chow Seymour, originally from Michigan and now residing there again, received a B.Mus. from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University, an M.Mus. from the University of North Texas College of Music, and a Ph.D. from the University of Hawai'i, all in music composition.
