Biography
Makigami Kôichi (巻上公一) is leader/vocalist/theremin/mouth harp player for rock band Hikashu,
known for his virtuosic vocal range and expression as well as his unique incorporation
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of elements of theatre, performance, and entertainment, all of which make this
Japanese band so widely acclaimed both critically and popularly.
He is also active as voice improvisation artist and solo performer. In addition
to recordings with Hikashu, Makigami released a solo album in 1992 of re-worked,
reinterpreted old Japanese popular songs, produced by John Zorn. Together with this
recorded work, he has conducted a series of concerts under this project.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.