New form of traditional Japanese music spread in Los Angeles 

The Yamatogaku musical form was created in 1933 by Baron Okura Kishichiro, who, as founder of the Okura Hotel in Tokyo, was a well known and successful businessman.

Yamatogaku melodies incorporate Western vocalization techniques including harmony, singing in round, and humming. Japanese instrumentation combines with these vocal techniques to create a free form music of great emotion and depth.

Yamatogaku school's the third headmaster Yamato Ohsho will visit Los Angeles from June 4 - 8, teach individuals and groups on June 5 and 6 in Torrance, and invitation only lunch meeting with members of the Yamatogaku U.S.A. which was established in 2007.

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