It was revealed on March 1st that Japanese court music artist Togi Hideki (52), will release his album �TOGI� on March 21st in the United States for his American debut.� Through the tone of the hichiriki (Shinto flute) and other traditional Japanese instruments, he aims to build a global network via universal music qualities of the instruments for Japanese court music.

The album will include a selection of music from all of his albums that have been released since his debut in 1996.� Moreover, a cover of John Lennon�s �Imagine� will be included.

Dates for his American concerts have also been set.� On March 28th, he will perform at the Highline Ballroom in New York; on March 29th, he will perform at the Sankara Hotel; and on April 2nd, he will perform at Kennedy Center Hall in Washington DC.� Togi stated with enthusiasm, �I am grateful for the opportunity to debut in the United States as it marks a turning point for the one-year anniversary of the earthquake.� Now, I definitely want to showcase Japan�s magnificence through the power of music."

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