Hiroshima is a pioneering East-West crossover band formed in 1974 by Dan Kuramoto and June Kuramoto. With a rotating lineup that has included talented players like Johnny Mori, Dean Cortez, and Kimo Cornwell, the group has sold over 4 million albums worldwide. Their sound fuses traditional Japanese elements like koto and taiko with Western jazz and rock instrumentation, creating a music style many fans describe as One World. Secure your seats for their upcoming 2025 tour and experience live performances that blend East and West into a captivating, accessible sound.
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Hiroshima's influence stretches from club scenes to mainstream charts. They earned a gold record for Another Place (1985), enjoyed a three-month run atop Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart with Go (1987), and earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for Legacy. One Wish, from Another Place, became a fan favorite, reaching #20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Their latest creative output includes a 2020 release, with the full album launching in 2021 under Hiroshima's label, continuing to inspire tours and new audiences. For fans across the U.S., 2025 brings a full-band live circuit with dates in Temecula, Detroit, Alexandria, and Annapolis, plus appearances on the Yosemite Jazz Train and Catalina Island. Follow official updates on social media to stay informed: Facebook - hiroshimamusic, Twitter - @hiroshimamusic.