we know that our freedom to read is a cornerstone of our democracy.

but both gave up after a year or two.Drummer Land Richards (second from left) shares a memory of hearing June Kuramoto perform koto with Hiroshima at Howard University in 1991.

was an honor and blessing to write with June.Pianist Derek Nakamoto commented that when he hears her play.The event closed with Kuramotos poignant rendition of Cry of the Sea.

I could tell there was something very different going on.It was hard for June to follow her music.

explained that the rise of the band coincided with the Sansei search for their identity.

Mastering the koto requires years of study.and we are here for each other.

many of these bills never make it into law.The song itself was an original arrangement with vocals and instrumentals contributed by members of the Nikkei community.

or show affection to those they cared about.Celebrating authenticity and joy at Okaeri Queer Matsuri.