A Short Film and Solo Performance on Mouth Harp

Makigami recently uploaded a short film about mouth harp, which he made in 2001, on YouTube.


He has been playing mouth harp for over 30 years and now one of the authorities for the instrument in Japan. For instance, he played it on the first album of Hikashu, recorded in 1979. And his mouth harp solo is a regular attraction of Hikashu's concert. He even did that at Fuji Rock and got applauded.

Next week, the 69th meeting of Japan Koukin Association will be held in Tokyo, and Makigami will play the instrument for the event. (Koukin is a Japanese name of mouth harp)

He said he will bring various types of the instrument in rarity and play them, so if interested do not miss the opportunity.


Makigami Koichi solo Koukin performance
in conjunction with the 69th meeting of Japan Koukin Association
December 12, 2010
@ Emban
Koenji, Tokyo
open 18:30, start 19:00
charge 1,500 yen (with 1 drink)
Emban website (Japanese)

Koenji Emban

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