This 22-minute educational film explores the history, construction, and performance techniques of Japan’s three major traditional instruments: the koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi. Through ...

153). He creates many traditional instruments out of silk and has dedicated most of his life to his craft. He became interested in these types of instruments and their creation process during his ...

Fiona Richie Wales has a rich musical heritage, and although many of its traditional instruments are not commonly heard, there are still musicians keeping the folk tradition alive, arranging and ...

The musicians of The Indian Jam Project performed the Super Mario Bros. theme on traditional Indian Instruments.

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 ...

MANILA, Philippines — The people of Bontoc, Mountain Province performed using traditional instruments in celebration of National Commission for Culture and the Arts' (NCCA) National Committee on ...