MLS 126: "Not the Western Koto" Featuring Miyama McQueen-Tokita w/ Aaron Choulai

<p>Miyama McQueen-Tokita is a classically trained professional Koto and bass koto musician from Melbourne, Australia. &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>This week she joins us alongside jazz pianist, hiphop producer, friend of the show and Namboku Records label head, Aaron Choulai.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Miyama joins us to discuss her debut solo record "Sonobe." Through the album she conveys her unique and contemporary approach to the centuries old instrument.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>We discuss :&nbsp;</p> <p>- Miyama's introduction to the instrument and traditional training&nbsp;</p> <p>- How the koto is different from other contemporary classical instruments&nbsp;</p> <p>- Being comfortable performing in Japan as a half Japanese Australian woman &nbsp;</p> <p>- The subtle changes in Japanese society insofar as their perception of foreigners&nbsp;</p> <p>- Where to find koto performances in Tokyo and noise/ experimental music scene</p> <p>- Some upcoming performances in Tokyo and performing Koto in New York</p> <p>- Change the perception of traditional koto music and continuing the tradition by expressing her uniqueness through the instrument&nbsp;</p> <p>- being the coolest koto player in the world</p> <p><br></p> <p>Musical bed provided by the Soul.Dope.95 !&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tokyo shoutout: Tokyo Speaks Podcast&nbsp;</p> <p>Tokyo Spotlight: Hishaku Yakitori in Ekoda &nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>@miyamamcqueentokita</p> <p>@aaronchoulai</p> <p>@nambokurecords</p> <p>@soul.dope.95</p> <p>@tokyospeaks</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/megalateshow/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/megalateshow/support</a>