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Universally acknowledged as the founding architect of new age music, Kitaro's various sound collaborations and resonant, multi-textured compositions truly defy the constraints of any genre. The Grammy and Golden Globe-winning Kitaro has garnered global acclaim over a more than three decade long career with a signature sound and a pioneering fusion of cultures, techniques and spheres of consciousness that are truly his own.   

Kitaro's latest project, the third in a series of a collection of works and peace-themed albums (Vol. 1 released in 2003; Vol. 2 in 2005) is inspired by the classic Buddhist pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples on Japan's remote Shikoku Island. A journey taken by the beloved Buddhist monk Ku-kai over a millennium ago , through the music contained in Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai 3, Kitaro continues to explore uncharted waters with his magnificently expansive vision and ever-questing spirit. 

Artist Bio:

Since the early 70's, Grammy Award winning artist Kitaro's music has been a reflection of a consciousness that displays a reverence for nature and for the world as humanity's natural habitat. As a high school student, he discovered the electric guitar. Kitaro says, Japanese became fascinated with his music and the critics referred to it as 'sound pictures' and 'mind music.' For many years, a small and devoted audience in America, through albums imported from Japan and Europe, knew Kitaro. By 1985, that audience widened considerably when Geffen released a number of Kitaro compliations. Kitaro has collaborated with such artists as Mickey Hart, Jon Anderson (Yes), and Oliver Stone. With his most recent release, An Ancient Journey takes us on a campaign, which began with his previous release, Ancient. Collectively, Kitaro’s music invites you to experience the life and spirit of the world's ancient people.