Kolbe’s essay on Japanese Music History Digitally Available in Libraries and Stores from January 2025

A promotional image featuring a traditional Japanese koto on a tatami mat, with text overlay reading "The Evolution of Japanese Music from the Heian Period to the Present Day" by Thomas Alexander Kolbe. The background shows a picturesque Japanese autumn landscape with red foliage and a pagoda. The text "in libraries and stores" appears at the top left, and "available from January 09, 2025" is at the bottom.

AH15 Publishing releases the English version of Thomas Alexander Kolbe’s essay, The Evolution of Japanese Music from the Heian Period to the Present Day, as an e-book on 9 January 2025.

The essay explores Japanese music from its roots in the Heian period through the Edo and Meiji eras, leading to present-day sounds. It addresses the transformation of traditional styles, Western influences, and the development of modern genres that shape Japan’s unique musical identity.

The edition of the essay delivers a detailed account of these cultural intersections, making it valuable to scholars, musicians, and anyone curious about Japanese music. The ebook will also be available for library loan, making access convenient for interested readers.

ISBN: 9783689954727