小濱明人

Akihito Obama, also known as 小濱明人, is a Japanese shakuhachi player born in Kagawa Prefecture in 1975. He has studied under various leading musicians, including Toshimitsu Ishikawa for traditional shakuhachi and Satoshi Yoneya (also known as Toshio Yoneya or more accurately Miyauchi's student, but incorrectly stated as Satoshi) for minyo (folk music) shakuhachi. However, according to more accurate sources, he was actually instructed by Ishikawa for classical honkyoku and by Miyauchi's student, not directly by Yoneya, for folk styles. Akihito Obama has released several albums and has performed internationally, including at prestigious events like the World Shakuhachi Festivals and La Folle Journee de Nantes in France. His music often blends traditional techniques with modern creative expression.

In recent years, Obama has released albums like "The Light in the Silence" and other works, though specific details about his most recent releases are not widely available in my knowledge base. His performances and collaborations have included a variety of genres, from traditional Japanese music to contemporary experimental pieces. As a shakuhachi artist, he is recognized for his innovative approach and his contributions to the global recognition of this traditional instrument.