They did months of research into traditional Japanese music and sounds ... between the character of Toranaga and the music of the period. Original author James Clavell based Toranaga on the ...

“Learning traditional koto music from my first teacher in Japan was an eye-opener ... Patterson then played an original piece, “Sunday Afternoon,” which had a somewhat Celtic sound to ...

Her music spans genres ... garde free jazz from Japan, Europe and the United States or performing her own compositions. Her new CD, out next month, will feature six original compositions.

While drums and flutes play a significant role in traditional Japanese music, the "tsuzumi", an hour ... me whether this has the same timbre as the original drum," Tosya told Reuters Television.

Drums and flutes play a major part in traditional Japanese music, with the "tsuzumi," an ... "If you ask me whether this has the same timbre as the original drum," Tosya told Reuters Television.

Ishigure says traditional Japanese music faces a difficult struggle for ... Young people have all kinds of ambitious and original ideas of new events. It’s more flexible, invigorated with ...

While retaining the authentic traditional Japanese instruments, the band also tries to make its music more energetic ... The concert comprised of the band's original compositions that reflected ...

On Wednesday, legendary Taiko drummer Kenny Endo performs a mix of traditional Japanese music and original jazz with Japanese flute player and drummer Kaoru Watanabe. Feedloader (Limelight ...

By Billboard Japan Wagakki Band recently released I vs I, its first album of original compositions ... s distinctive style, fusing traditional Japanese music and rock. Songs range from tie-ups ...