Provide an authentic Japanese koto performance at your event, show or any kind of gathering. I have been playing the instrument since the age of three and have decades of performances experiences. I can customize my performance any ways to meet your needs and expectations and always create a wonderful time with beautiful Japanese music, from classical to contemporary.
22 reviews
Urte B.
July 9, 2024Ms. Matsumoto played with great warmth and charm!
Hired as: Asian Entertainment
Lisa J.
April 1, 2024Kozue provided a wonderful performance for our small party. We had several members who had never seen a live koto performance before and she helped explain things to make the event much more memorable. Am hoping to be able to have her perform again for future events.
Hired as: Asian Entertainment
Rina
January 3, 2024She came on time, and all our guests enjoyed it.
Hired as: Asian Entertainment
Jayne Z.
December 3, 2023We were having a book signing event about a Japanese artist and hired Kozue to perform Koto music. She arrived on time and played flawlessly for two hours non stop. Everyone was intrigued and fascinated by the haunting yet beautiful melodies she performed. It was the perfect background music. Everyone applauded when she finished. She is a true artist.
Hired as: Asian Entertainment
Loreen R.
August 24, 2022Kozue was the most brilliant and captivating Koto musician I have ever seen! She is graceful and musically gifted! There’s is nothing more encompassing than to have the privilege of hearing music from the Japanese culture! She also shared the history of her instrument and Koto music. Truly a wonderful experience right in our home!
Hired as: Asian Entertainment
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Japanese
Gig length: 15 - 120 minutes
Japanese authentic koto music from traditional to contemporary.
- with Japanese kimono or western dress.
- can sit on a tatami mat or floor as well as sit on a chair to perform
- can play in an inside chamber style, a huge hall, or an outside event
Also::
It is also possible to have
- a duo koto performance
- a trio of violin, viola, and koto
- a word music fusion band
Born and raised in Tohoku area in Japan and having lived in Tokyo as well, Kozue is now based in the Los Angels area. She has played koto since she was three years old under Ikuta-ryu Miyagi-kai and holds a semi-master title. She has also played shamisen and shinobue since she was small.
In North America, she has been collaborating with various musicians, dancers, visual artists, and other artists. Not only does she play traditional/contemporary/experimental music, but she also improvises, composes, and creates digital arts.
she has studied improvisation, composition, and technology under Susan Allen, Vinny Golia, and Eyvind Kang, and Ajay Kapur, and graduated with her M.F.A. in Performer-Composer at California Institute of the Arts.
Depends on the venue. So please feel free to contact me to discuss the detail
Thursday
Cultural Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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San Diego, CA
Friday
Campus Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Aliso Viejo, CA
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Covina, CA
Saturday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 1:30pm
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Pasadena, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Santa Monica, CA
Monday
New Year's Party
10:30am - 1:30pm
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Torrance, CA
Saturday
Product Promotion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Santa Monica, CA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:30am
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Los Angeles, CA
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
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Whittier, CA
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Sunday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Arcadia, CA
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Laguna Beach, CA
Saturday
Bridal Shower
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Saturday
Cultural Event
10:00pm - 10:15pm
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Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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San Marcos, CA
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Brea, CA
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Tuesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Menifee, CA
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Whittier, CA
Friday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
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Vista, CA
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 5:30pm
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Universal City, CA
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Valencia, CA
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Studio City, CA
Sunday
Wedding Reception
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Brea, CA
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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West Hollywood, CA
Wednesday
School Assembly
2:30pm - 3:15pm
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Ojai, CA
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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City Of Industry, CA
Thursday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Friday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Thousand Oaks, CA
Sunday
Holiday Party
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Lancaster, CA
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
10:30am - 12:00pm
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Topanga, CA
Monday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Valencia, CA
Saturday
Cultural Event
7:30pm - 8:15pm
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Redondo Beach, CA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Venice, CA
Sunday
A concert in Canada
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Personal musical event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday
A House Concert
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday
An community event in LA downtown
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
A performance at an art gallery in LA downtown
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
A koto recording session in Venice
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Depends on the venue. So please feel free to contact me to discuss the detail
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