Hankyo
2021 marks the 250th anniversary of the death of Kurosawa Kinko, the founder of the founder of Kinko-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