Hankyo
2021 marks the 250th anniversary of the death of Kurosawa Kinko, the founder of the founder of Kinkō Ryū from which the Araki style of shakuhachi playing descended. In honor of this anniversary, and in honor of the acquisition of an heirloom instrument made by his great-great grandfather and namesake, Araki Kodo VI (Hanzaburō) has released a collection of music significant to him and the Araki family.
1. 秋田菅垣 • Akita Sugagaki (trad. arr . Araki Kodo VI)
2. 月の曲 • Tsuki no Kyoku (Araki Kodo II, composer)
3. 銅鏡 • Dōkyō (Araki Kodo V, composer)
4. 雲井獅子 • Kumoi Jishi (trad. arr. Araki Kodo IV)
“I catch myself wondering what Araki Chikuo is whispering to Hanz, through the flute he made over a century ago.” - Perry Yung
“…A showcase of virtuosic performance from Araki Kodo VI…” - Mark Horiuchi
The International Examiner
“…An essential new release from an artist finally looking to claim the richness of his own heritage.” - Devon Legér, Folk Alley