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Something with familiar melodies on it?

We recommend EN: AFFINITYand WINTER CRANES which include arrangements of well-known western folk songs and melodies.

The Cherry Blossom Song? (Sakura, Sakura)

A haunting koto and shakuhachi duet is on MOONVIEWING

Elizabeth's solo koto arrangement of this piece is on CHOCOLATE SUITE.

It is sung in Japanese and English on the award-winning CD OYASUMI - GOODNIGHT

A traditional-sounding recording?

MOONVIEWING contains arrangements of two of the oldest well-known classical pieces in Japan.

DEEP POOL features koto solo pieces that are inspired by traditional paintings and have a traditional feel to them.

Something to meditate to?

The feedback that we have received is that all of our recordings have been used for meditation. But the ones that seem to stand out are EN: AFFINITY and MOONVIEWING

Works written by Japanese composers?

Spell of Spring: Selected Works of Sawai Tadao (Volume I) as well as Stirring Autumn: Selected Works of Sawai Tadao (Volume II) both feature dramatic and compelling works by the great composer and koto virtuoso Sawai Tadao (1937-1997). This is the only collection of his works recorded in the U.S.

ISSHIN: EMERGING is works of well-known Japanese composers.

A lullaby recording?

The award-winning OYASUMI - GOODNIGHT has soothing Japanese lullabies, sung in English and Japanese and Japanese by singer Aiko Shimada. Island Dreams features songs from Okinawa, Japan, Hawai'i and beyond, with the soothing blend of ukulele, guitar, and koto. Suitable for all ages.

A Christmas gift?

Then please consider our WINTER CRANES CD. The perfect way to round out your Christmas collection or the collection of someone special.

Something kids would like?

Interestingly, kids seem to like all our music, and teachers often use our CDs in the classroom for quiet time or writing time. As a fun gift, we recommend Chocolate Suite - kids dance to it! Of course, Koto World's award-winning titles of Koto Tales are great too: musical stories filled with fun and friendship, tales of gratitude, sharing, cooperation and peace can be found at our wonderful Stories Store And don't miss the great Road Trip Special Set! (See below.)