'Evanescence', the fleeting moment, is here captured briefly by the beautiful and compelling Japanese string instruments, the koto and shamisen. Yoko Hiraoka is a senior master of traditional music. Her original, contemporary compositions explore the Buddhist notion of impermanence through the use of 'ma', the Japanese concept of soundless sound'.

'Evanescence' is available by mail. Send $15.00 (shipping included) to:

David Sawyer, 2471 Franklin Ave., Louisville, CO 80027 david@japanshakuhachi.com