Joji Hirota is a remarkable percussionist, whose The Gate album has earned him a new audience for his Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo Flute), voice and percussion interpretations of his homeland memories. Joji branched out from his classical training many years ago and is much in demand with his various collaborations the most regular of which are Joji Hirota and the Taiko Drummers and 'Taiko to Tabla' with fellow percussionist extrordinaire Pete Locket. Joji is also much in demand for sound track work and composing which can be heard on 'The Gate' which he performs live utilizing a string ensemble.
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