From performing with Shakira at the Latin Grammy Awards, recording with Paul Winter on his Grammy Award Winning album, 'Miho: Journey to the Mountain' (Best New Age Album), to performing with Motown Legend James Gadson, Matsuyama has been sharing the sound of the ancient koto with diverse audiences worldwide. As on her previous projects, Matsuyama's music isn't what one would expect from the national instrument of Japan. A student of world music she celebrates the combination of colors & textures from diverse cultures. Successful Tokyo producer, Hirotaka Ogawa's new works for this project surprise and delight. His masterful arrangements demonstrate his appreciation for, and influence from many diverse styles. Yukiko Matsuyama - koto Hirotaka Ogawa - guitars, keyboards, vocals, programming Ideya Oku - drums, percussion Naoya Izumi - fretless bass Diana Dentino - keyboards (track 5) Etsujiro Goto & Yasuya Hirayama - background vocals (track 5) All songs arranged by Hirotaka Ogawa & Yukiko Matsuyama Produced by Yukiko Matsuyama & Hirotaka Ogawa