WORLD PEACE(CD)

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Taichi Kano, a leading figure in the world of shinobue,Ryutaro Kaneko, a wadaiko drummer who pounds out the pulse of the earth and is hailed as the “God of Chappa”; and Masaki Hayashi, who established a reputation as a prodigious genius at a young age and is taking the music scene by storm with his genre-defying expression—this collection of works, offering a truly magnificent musical experience, is finally being released.

This collection features one-of-a-kind performances that passionately—and at times, with calm precision—capture every emotion the trio has honed over a decade of concert performances.The myriad phrases that emerge as if in response to

one another’s playing represent a realm of artistry achievable only by these musicians, who have performed together for many years, delivering a new musical experience unlike any other.Centered on the themes of “Peace, Tranquility, and Coexistence,

” Taiichi Kano—who has continued to perform around the world—has poured his long-held thoughts on “peace,” which he has observed, felt, and wished for through music, into these 13 tracks. In addition to long-awaited recordings, the album features self-covers of signature songs such as “Yoru no Umi,” “KA!,”“I・NO・RI,” and “MATSURI,” as well as two new songs refined during concert tours with Ryotaro Shibata—a guitarist well-versed in flamenco guitar who combines passion with delicacy.

The album cover features a photograph capturing geological strata from 13 million years ago—long before the dawn of humanity.It depicts the ocean—the source of life—lava that evokes the earth, and the sun that bestows all blessings. This symbolically expresses Taichi Kano’s prayer for a peaceful world, born of his sorrow over the wars that have never ceased since humanity first took up arms.