Music

• Regional: Asia: Japan: Arts and Entertainment: Music  (3)

History of Afuso-Ryu - A brief background of classical Okinawan music.

Korb, Ron - Flutist and composer's music is a fusion of jazz and world music. Discography, reviews, film and album credits, instrument collection, and tour dates.

Kuni's Home Page - Information about Hi no Taiko with photographs and audio samples of performances with explanations and terms, a Yoko-bue, the Japanese bamboo flute, tutorial, and links to Taiko sites. [Japanese, English]

Music - Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.

The Nishikawa Ensemble - Profile of the ensemble, touring schedule, and press reviews.

Scott Robertson - Koto and Shamisen - Personal page: koto and shamisen practice.

Taiko with Toni - Toni Yagami's Japanese Percussion Ensemble features taiko and other music in concert and workshops.