Hiroya Tsukamoto In Concert

One-of-a-kind composer, acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter.   Hiroya, from Kyoto, Japan,  is an innovative acoustic guitarist and composer who fuses folk, jazz, and world genres. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after.

Early Career.  In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the World”, “Confluencia” and “Where the River Shines”).

Influences.  Hiroya’s musical influencers include vibraphonist Gary Burton, saxophonists Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, and folk music from Argentina and Brazil; classical influences include Aaron Copland and Gerald Finzi.

International Touring.  Hiroya has been headlining internationally with several appearances at Blue Note(NYC), United Nations and Japanese National Television(NHK).  Hiroya won 2nd place in International Finger Style Guitar Championship in 2018 and 2022.

Albums.  Hiroya has released three solo albums (“Solo”, “Heartland” and “Places”). His latest album is Little River Canyon.