News from Koto World

Japan Infusion Article! April 20, 2008 Read the wonderful in-depth article about Elizabeth and her work with storytelling and personal development as an artist as well as John and Elizabeth's work together in the recent online magazine, Japan Infusion: http://japaninfusion.com/

Northwest Folklife's recent podcast features Haiku Northwest poets and Elizabeth's koto music. Take a listen to "Four Elements" here!

Koto World music in a Putamayo compilation! The piece "Aka Tonbo," sung by Aiko Shimada with koto accompaniment by Elizabeth is on the 2007 "Asian Dreamland" CD. The work is part of Koto World's award-winning "Oyasumi - Goodnight" recording.

The next time you call the City of Seattle, you may find yourself listening to koto music! Koto World's recording of Matsuri no Taiko (Festival Drums) performed by Brian Falconer on the album "Chocolate Suite" has been chosen for the Fall 2006 City of Seatte's Onhold service! The link is at: http://www.seattle.gov/onhold They are podcasting, too - find out about it at http://www.seattle.gov/onhold/podcastingOnHold.htm. We are so proud of Brian, and so happy to be a part of the Seattle OnHold program!

Little Pink Fish is honored to be an iParenting Media Award and Children's Music Award recipient! What a proud Little Pink Fish!

Island Dreams is the Winner of a NAPPA Gold Award, an iParenting Media Award and a Parents' Choice Approved Award!
Aiko, Elizabeth, and Mako are three very happy Dragonflies!

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Just Plain Folks 2004 Music Awards have been announced, and Koto World is pleased to announce that Deep Pool received a best solo instrumental album award!! Further information can be found at their website: http://www.jpfolks.com/home.html

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More Koto World News: Chocolate Suite has been selected as one of the HOTTEST PRODUCTS OF 2004 by iParenting Media!
For more information about iParenting, click on this text!

Do you like Chocolate? Visit the Koto World Store!