A pioneer in the distinctly Japanese sonics of "environmental" sound design, composer Takashi Kokubo began his solo career in the early 1980s, making synthesizer compositions inspired by classical music in the vein of fellow Japanese composer Isao Tomita, but across the following decades, his productions would pay deep homage to the sounds of the natural world and its spiritually soothing properties – as both inspiration for his music, and as a prominent feature in the music itself.
Henry Wu is responsible for the creation of the Yussef Kamaal band, WU15 and Black Focus Records… He takes over the NTS studio one Tuesday a month for a two hour session into his own music, inspirations, and selections from friends and guests.
Henry Wu is responsible for the creation of the Yussef Kamaal band, WU15 and Black Focus Records… He takes over the NTS studio one Tuesday a month for a two hour session into his own music, inspirations, and selections from friends and guests.