The Koto is a string plucked chordophone invented by the Chinese and was originally called the guzheng. Initially it only had 5 strings, but over the years the amount increased gradually up until the final 13 silk string version was adapted during the Nara Period. This period was when the koto was first introduced to
Made Mantle Hood, son of the famous Ki Mantle Hood, is an ethnomusicologist whose passion for this field has existed for as long as he can remember. Hood’s fascination for ethnomusicology stems from his early exposure to performing-arts graduate students from Ghana, Indonesia, Korea, and many other countries. Also playing an important role in his
Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) is a famous trombonist who began playing in bands as early as 4 years old. Not only does he play trombone, but more recently he has begun careers as a producer, actor, and even as a philanthropist. Known for his excellent talent for jazz, Troy has released a multitude of hit
