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Chikujou Ichikawa's Tsugaru Shamisen Ensemble
A 'Living National Treasure' and her ensemble. Includes a brief history of Tsugaru shamisen: the instrument and the music.
http://www.gwjapan.com/matsuri/chiku.html
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]
http://www.kuni-net.com/jindex.html
Music
Brief history of Japanese traditional music, from its roots to its present status.
http://web-jpn.org/museum/music/about_mu.html
Scott Robertson - Koto and Shamisen
Personal page: koto and shamisen practice.
http://home.att.net/~s.robertson/koto/
Taiko with Toni
Toni Yagami's Japanese Percussion Ensemble features taiko and other music in concert and workshops.
http://www.dmamusic.org/taikowithtoni
The Nishikawa Ensemble
Profile of the ensemble, touring schedule, and press reviews.
http://www.philmultic.com/ensemble/nishikawa/