Compositions

DISCOGRAPHY

REFLECTION (2021), for Shakuhachi solo.

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AFRICAN MEMORIES (2021), for Shakuhachi solo.

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"What is Africa to me?"

Trying to answer this question is "African Memories", for Shakuhachi solo, my current composition project. I combine the exploration of my African roots with the essence of shakuhachi music.

"Gorée - La Porte du Non-Retoure" and "Tambin", two of the three pieces of this tryptic, were premiered during the International Shakuhachi Festival Prague 2019.

The third one, "Baobab - L'Âme du Griot". was composed in early 2020.

#1. Tambin:

Inspired by a flute played in Senegal, this piece combines specific techniques and musical patterns from both tambin and shakuhachi.

Image & Editing: Alexandra Maiuga

#2. Gorée - La Porte du Non-Retour :

Prayer for the slaves who were deported from this Senegalese island. In Memoriam.

Image & Editing: Alexandra Maiuga

Music for Students

10 Easy Pentatonic Melodies for beginners

10 Easy Pentatonic Melodies, in Japanese notation with fingering chart.

6 melodies are only in the lower register. No meri-kari technique.

Score can be purchased here (scroll down to the bottom of the page)