Japanese Percussion - Kroumata and Keiko Abe

The album features Kroumata, a renowned percussion ensemble from Stockholm, and marimba virtuoso Keiko Abe. Formed in 1978, Kroumata has collaborated with various artists and composers, leading to many unique and exciting concert programs. Their first recording won the Swedish Gramophone Prize in 1984. This album includes works by Akira Nishimura, Akira Miyoshi, Toru Takemitsu, Isao Matsushita, and Minoru Miki, showcasing a blend of marimba and percussion compositions. Highlights include Takemitsu's "Rain Tree," inspired by Japanese aesthetics, and Miki's "Marimba Spiritual," reflecting on African famine.