takaramahaya
Born in 1992, hailing from Kanagawa Prefecture. Proficient in a wide range of musical instruments from different eras and regions, with a focus on percussion.
Participated in various musical projects including Yama Futatsu, Tokyo Shio Koji, La Señas, galajapolymo, and Togo Kiyomaru.
In recent years, based at Alternative Old Folk House and Iijima Shoten, engaged in music production, solo activities, and improvisational performances. In 2020, traveled to the Republic of Guinea and received guidance from the master balafon player Epina Bangoura. In 2021, presented the live performance “people in the dark room” combining text and darkroom music.
Salvaged Tapes
Art and music, conceptual label in Tokyo. Established 2014.
Tracklist:
Dingiswayo Juma – Karimba
Akanssa Sikirou – Sakara (Benin)
takaramahaya – organ variations (slow)
Various Artists – Taireva
Various Artists – In the rainforest approaching a forest camp
Adama Dramé – Autres Contacts I – Jean Pierre Drouet
Bayaka Pygmies – Flute in Forest
Bayaka Pygmies – The Flutes We Hear No More
takaramahaya – drum variations (fast)
takaramahaya – organ variations (fast)
Bourama Sadio – Balante Balafon (Guinea Bissau)
Bayaka Pygmies – Water Drumming
Hyperbola – #4
Bayaka Pygmies – Tree Drumming
Hyperbola – #1
Kakraba Lobi – Gurigurimaniyon
Bayaka Pygmies – Earth Bow