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Tajima Tadashi
5,961 listeners
Tadashi Tajima (田嶋直士) was born in Sakai, Osaka in 1942. He began to study shakuhachi upon entering the Kinko School, where he trained with … read moreTadashi Tajima (田嶋直士) was born in Sakai, Osaka in 1942. He began to study shakuhachi upon entering the Kinko School, where he trained with Chikuho Sakai in mastering the classical shakuhachi honkyoku (the term honkyoku refers to the solo… read moreTadashi Tajima (田嶋直士) was born in Sakai, Osaka in 1942. He began to study shakuhachi upon entering the Kinko School, where he trained with Chikuho Sakai in mastering the classical shakuhachi honkyoku (the term honkyoku refers to the solo shakuhachi music that was developed in the 17th and 18th ce… read more -
Tani Senzan - Tanaka Yoko
411 listeners
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Riley Lee
30,964 listeners
Riley Lee began playing the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) in Japan in 1971, studying with Chikuho Sakai until 1980, and has been a student of K… read moreRiley Lee began playing the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) in Japan in 1971, studying with Chikuho Sakai until 1980, and has been a student of Katsuya Yokoyama since 1984. He was given the rank of Dai Shihan (grand master) in 1980. Riley was … read moreRiley Lee began playing the shakuhachi (bamboo flute) in Japan in 1971, studying with Chikuho Sakai until 1980, and has been a student of Katsuya Yokoyama since 1984. He was given the rank of Dai Shihan (grand master) in 1980. Riley was born in Plainview Texas USA in 1951, and moved to Shawnee Ok… read more -
Koku Nishimura
858 listeners
Koku Nishimura (西村虚空) started playing the bamboo flute when he was 28 years old. He was taught by a "komuso" named Kyochiku Tani.… read moreKoku Nishimura (西村虚空) started playing the bamboo flute when he was 28 years old. He was taught by a "komuso" named Kyochiku Tani. Later, Koku Nishimura became a master flutist and founded the Tani-sect of flute players. He name… read moreKoku Nishimura (西村虚空) started playing the bamboo flute when he was 28 years old. He was taught by a "komuso" named Kyochiku Tani. Later, Koku Nishimura became a master flutist and founded the Tani-sect of flute players. He named the special type of bamboo flute used by himself and his p… read more -
Masakazu Yoshizawa
2,828 listeners
Masakazu Yoshizawa (吉沢 政和 September 10, 1950 – October 24, 2007) was a Japanese American flautist and musician, known for his mastery of t… read moreMasakazu Yoshizawa (吉沢 政和 September 10, 1950 – October 24, 2007) was a Japanese American flautist and musician, known for his mastery of the bamboo flute, specifically the shakuhachi. Yoshizawa also mastered several other traditional Ja… read moreMasakazu Yoshizawa (吉沢 政和 September 10, 1950 – October 24, 2007) was a Japanese American flautist and musician, known for his mastery of the bamboo flute, specifically the shakuhachi. Yoshizawa also mastered several other traditional Japanese flutes, in addition to other Japanese and Western mus… read more -
Yoshikazu Iwamoto
8,751 listeners
Yoshikazu Iwamoto's (born 1945) reputation was first established in Japan through his outstanding concert appearances and by his many … read moreYoshikazu Iwamoto's (born 1945) reputation was first established in Japan through his outstanding concert appearances and by his many performances on radio and television, since when his playing has taken him around the world: In 19… read moreYoshikazu Iwamoto's (born 1945) reputation was first established in Japan through his outstanding concert appearances and by his many performances on radio and television, since when his playing has taken him around the world: In 1975 he was invited to Copenhagen where he gave concerts and a… read more -
Kuniyoshi Sugawara
569 listeners
Sugawara Kuniyoshi (born 1955, Hokkaido, Japan) Sugawara Kuniyoshi is a Japanese Shakuhachi (end-blown bamboo flute) player and composer. H… read moreSugawara Kuniyoshi (born 1955, Hokkaido, Japan) Sugawara Kuniyoshi is a Japanese Shakuhachi (end-blown bamboo flute) player and composer. He studied Shakuhachi of Tozan style under Meizan Tokusa, Shakuhachi of Kinko style under Shodo Tak… read moreSugawara Kuniyoshi (born 1955, Hokkaido, Japan) Sugawara Kuniyoshi is a Japanese Shakuhachi (end-blown bamboo flute) player and composer. He studied Shakuhachi of Tozan style under Meizan Tokusa, Shakuhachi of Kinko style under Shodo Takahashi, Hodo Sato, and Katsuya Yokoyama. View wiki -
Kohachiro Miyata
4,911 listeners
Kohachiro Miyata (Jap.: 宮田耕八朗 Miyata Kohachiro) has been recognized in recent years as one of Japan’s leading players of the shakuhachi. He… read moreKohachiro Miyata (Jap.: 宮田耕八朗 Miyata Kohachiro) has been recognized in recent years as one of Japan’s leading players of the shakuhachi. He joined the Ensemble Nipponia shortly after its inception and is one of its most prominent members… read moreKohachiro Miyata (Jap.: 宮田耕八朗 Miyata Kohachiro) has been recognized in recent years as one of Japan’s leading players of the shakuhachi. He joined the Ensemble Nipponia shortly after its inception and is one of its most prominent members: he has been selected as one of the few to participate in e… read more -
Ensemble Nipponia
16,165 listeners
Keiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru M… read moreKeiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru Miki (bells; director). View wikiKeiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru Miki (bells; director). View wiki -
Joji Hirota
11,283 listeners
廣田丈自 Joji Hirota (born in Hokkaido) is a Japanese percussionist, composer, singer and flautist. Hirota's albums Wheel of Fortune and Sahasurara (Sahasurara was released under the name George Hirota) are two fine pieces of jazz fusio… read more廣田丈自 Joji Hirota (born in Hokkaido) is a Japanese percussionist, composer, singer and flautist. Hirota's albums Wheel of Fortune and Sahasurara (Sahasurara was released under the name George Hirota) are two fine pieces of jazz fusion/prog rock. Amazing drumming in the vein of Magma, King Cr… read more