Three instruments. Three “movements.” Before arriving to Japan, I made plans to join shamisen musician Yutaka Oyama for a gig and recording session. Covid-19 canceled our gig, but thankfully we were still able to record. Akihito Obama joined us on shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and we made some magical moments.
Bluegrass in Japan • with Taro Inoue
OTHERLANDS: India [Recap]
Howrah Bridge Flower Market • with Dipannita, Navonil & Tanmoy
Wooden Doll Village Festival • with Debalina, Arpan & Pritam
Less than 12hours after arriving to India, my family and I were heading north out of Kolkata towards Natungram, a small village known for their wooden doll carving tradition. It was our first time in the country and just about everything would be new — including two of the three people I was to be playing with.