Kitaro

Born: Jan 1, 1953 in Toyohashi, Japan

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Biography: Kitaro's style is the epitome of the contemplative, highly melodic synthesizer music often associated with the new-age movement. Interestingly enough, this famous Japanese composer taught himself to play electric guitar in high school -- inspired by the R&B music of Otis Redding. In the early '70s, Kitaro ...Read full biography

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Silk Road, Vol. 1

Released: 1981

Label: Pony Canyon Records

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Kitaro's music is fluid and harmonic, as he blends smooth electronic lines with influences from traditional Japanese music, rock, and the romantic Western tradition. Silk Road is a phenomenal success and ...Read full review

The Light Of The Spirit

Released: 1987

Label: Domo Records

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The Light of the Spirit is one of Kitaro's best CDs. Perhaps it is because Mickey Hart co-produced, or perhaps Kitaro asked Hart to co-produce because it is so good. It doesn't really matter if either ...Read full review

More Kitaro albums: Main Albums (79), Compilations (42), DVD/Video (14)

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