Mika Yoshida

I get invited to some interesting concerts round here. Just latetly I've noticed how marimbas have become popular as a solo instrument, but also in bands and orchestras. As you know, they have a very pleasant, deep woody sound. There are some African bands that play the granddaddy of marimbas, the Balaphon. That's made of special wood and quite hard to play. Anyway, I've heard several excellent percussionists playing marimbas in concert and like it a lot. But by far the finest marimba player, in my opinion is Mika Yoshida. She lives in NYC and will be playing at the Carnegie Hall in January. If you're in New York, don't miss this first class concert
:-Mikarimba Madness with SteveGadd& EddieGomez!
Location: Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
Time: Friday, 07 January 2011 19:30