In the soft hum of Rudder Forum, ancient tones of bamboo flutes floated through the air as master musicians from around the ...

World Shakuhachi Festival is usually held in cities like Tokyo, London, Sydney and New York; this year's festival is in ...

Adrian’s work bridges cultures, weaving together the spiritual traditions of Japan and Brazil into a unique musical tapestry.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening showcasing the music of the shakuhachi, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute! Hōzan Nomura, the honored National Living Treasure of the shakuhachi, makes a rare ...

The shakuhachi flute is a Buddhist instrument that brings enlightenment. The koto zither was much loved among the ancient aristocracy. The guitar-like shamisen entertains banquet guests in the ...

Texas A&M is hosting the World Shakuhachi Festival this weekend, the first time its being held in the United States since ...

John Kaizan Neptune is one of the world's leading players of the shakuhachi, a type of Japanese bamboo flute. He talks about making his own instruments and what the shakuhachi can teach us about life.

The shakuhachi is an end-blown Japanese bamboo flute that has been used in songs over the last several decades. “It has a 1,300 year history that can be traced back to the eighth century,” A&M ...