The plangent sound of June Kuramoto’s koto has been an essential element in the multicultural music of the group Hiroshima since the late ‘70s. Working closely with partner Dan Kuramoto, she has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dan Kuramoto, leader of the iconic Asian American jazz band Hiroshima. As part of its "Domo," or "Thank You," tour — which he ...

Tickets: $17.75 to $29.55; 547-5300 Top row: Danny Yamamoto (drums, taiko, percussion, synthesizer), Shoji Kameda (taiko, percussion, vocals), June Kuramoto (koto ...

When Hiroshima formed in the early 1970s, it was the first Asian-American band to make a mark in the American mainstream music scene. Today, seen as one of the pioneers in smooth jazz, it is still one ...

Nowadays, putting together a jazz festival means embracing musical diversity — the word “jazz” itself has become an umbrella term for many genres, from the sophisticated works of Wynton Marsalis to ...

Hiroshima created its distinct style 30 years ago by mixing the traditional Japanese instruments with American jazz and Latin percussion instruments. Basking today in a record 3 million album sales, ...

Don’t bypass this CD thinking it’s simply another “Greatest Hits” compilation from the 30-year career of this contemporary jazz ensemble. “Legacy” (release date: Aug. 18) does feature 11 of the ...

Hiroshima's Dan Kuramoto can trace Atlanta's love at least as far back as the mid-1980s, when the band was scheduled to play at a gig in Piedmont Park — though not, apparently, the Atlanta Jazz ...

The music of California-based band Hiroshima will be showcased Tuesday through May 1 at Blue Note Hawaii. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu ...

The quality of a new holiday album depends on two factors: the presence of original or non-traditional songs, and atypical arrangements of traditional songs. Spirit of the Season, the new release by ...

Her fingers dance upon the strings, and like a river or wind, the sounds of the koto carry June Okida Kuramoto. The ancient Japanese instrument drew her in with its angelic voice when she was a little ...

Dan Kuramoto, leader of the iconic Asian American jazz band Hiroshima. As part of its "Domo," or "Thank You," tour — which he called a "wind down," not a final farewell — Hiroshima is playing Saturday ...