In the soft hum of Rudder Forum, ancient tones of bamboo flutes floated through the air as master musicians from around the ...

This pioneering ensemble has quickly become the face of shakuhachi music in the 21st century, spearheading the future of the traditional Japanese bamboo flute while showcasing the instrument's ...

The shakuhachi is an end-blown Japanese bamboo flute that has been used in songs over the last several decades. “It has a 1,300 year history that can be traced back to the eighth century,” A&M ...

John Kaizan Neptune is one of the world's leading players of the shakuhachi, a type of Japanese bamboo flute. He talks about making his own instruments and what the shakuhachi can teach us about life.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas A&M hosted the eighth World Shakuhachi Festival, celebrating the Japanese bamboo flute’s music and culture. People gathered in Bryan-College Station to ...