East
Wind
A collection of traditional songs and inspired improvisations, Eastwind
presents the artistry of one of Japan's most distinguished musicians:
Masayuki Koga, master of shakuhachi - the Japanese bamboo flute.
Shakuhachi is directly connected to the breath, and thus intimately
connected to the spirit, intellect, and emotions. The expressive nuances
of Master Koga's performance are beautifully captured in this superior
audiophile recording. CD
-
$15.95
Cha
Tao
In Chinese and Japanese culture there is a great tradition of tea that
may be introduced with two words: Cha Tao - the "way of
tea". Mastering the art of tea leads to refinement of character.
This does not mean an empty attachment to superficial manners and meticulous
rules of tea-drinking. Instead, Cha Tao encourages a return
to nature and the pursuit of all that is pure and simple in life. CD
-
$15.95
Lotus
Stands Out The Lotus
that Stands Out features a representative
sampling of the repertoire of China's guzheng, a 21 string plucked
instrument (similar to a zither). All five major regional schools of
composition and performance are represented: Chaozhou, Zejiang, Henan
and Hakka. In the title track, the noble lotus flower, rooted in the
mud, grows out of the water, graceful and pure. CD
- $15.95
Tea
Drops
Tea
Drops
invites you to have a cup of tea: contemplate the emerald leaves and
golden liquor. Drink in the scenery of tea's homeland and feel the rhythm
of traditional Chinese instruments. In Tea Drops, nature,
tea and poetry are blended into a musical expression of an aesthetic
way of life. Imagine a boiling kettle's vapor merging into the rain's
mist and moonlight reflected in a cup of tea. Tea Drops
offers a musical experience to cleanse the mind and elevate the heart. CD
-
$15.95
