The koto's timbre. . .gives the music an ethereal air, quite fitting since the koto was an ancient instrument identified with the voice of the spirit in medieval times My wife and I are sitting in ...
Discovering the Music of Japan (1966), written and produced by Bernard Wilets, provides an engaging introduction to Japan’s rich musical traditions. This 22-minute educational film explores the ...
Composer Miya Masaoka has started playing the "Laser Koto," a futuristic version of the traditional Japanese stringed instrument, the Koto, that's been around since the 8th century. Masaoka outfitted ...