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Shakuhachi: The Sound of Nature – Rodrigo Rodríguez

The shakuhachi, Japan’s traditional bamboo flute, has long been associated with Zen, nature, and the breath of silence. Its

Michelle Dunn’s latest release, AWAKENING, is a world flute CD combining pop, traditional folk, and contemporary classical styles. In this

How do we practice long tones? Why do we practice long tones? I’ve always had a very academic and perfectionist

Fluterscooter: You had mentioned how the shakuhachi originated as a Zen Buddhist practice. James: Yes, traditional shakuhachi practice was created