First encountered the tabla travelling in India and Nepal in 1977. Active with improv band, "Hikashyu". Studied tabla under Junichi Nihashi. 1978, spent 3 years in Calcutta, India studying tabla under the great Pandit Mahapurush Misra and Pulak Datta. After returning to Japan in 1981 performed as a North Indian classical accompanist, developing into a cross-genre performer. 2001, released his first album as a leader, "Nigimitama".
Yuki Kaneko 金子ユキ
http://yukiviolin.jugem.jp 1990年代はサイケバンド『モザイク』でエレキギターを担当。90年代後半から独学でヴァイオリンを始める。のちにインド的音楽に興味を持ち始め、96年に初渡印。2000年よりインドのヴァイオリンを始める。Dr. Satya Prakarsh Mohantyに師事したのちインド、ボンベイにてDr.N Rajamに師事。現在、Dr. L Subramaniamに師事。バンドでは多様なエフェクターを駆使しながら独自のエレキヴァイオリンスタイルで展開
Electric guitarist for psychedelic group, "Mosaic" in the 90s. Began self-taught violin in the latter half of the 90s, improvising in an Indian motif. First trip to India in 1996. Began studying Indian Violin under Dr. Satya Prakarsh Mohanty in 2000 before studying with Dr. N Rajam in Bombay. Presently studying with Dr. L Subramaniam. Performing in bands she develops an original sound with layers of effects on electric violin.
1984, began collecting audio/ composing/ improvising after seeing live footage of Led Zeppelin. Performed on keyboards, guitar, drums, bass, etc in various genres. Became interested in East Asia reading "Ten Bulls" and other Zen writing. Worked in various media before studying in Japan for the first time in '95. Returned to Japan in '99 continuing underground activity as performer/ label/ promoter. Blasting Rod is one musical project.