Takashi KOUGO

The last disciple of Pandit Ranadhir Roy
 
I studied electronics at university and planned and developed synthesizers at an electronic musical instrument manufacturer. I started electronic music and Indian music while studying at university, and has been to India many times.
Learned Esraj from Sri Ranadhir Roy of the Vishnupur school at Vishva-Bharati International University in West Bengal, learned Indian Raga theory under Indian violinist Pandit V.G.Jog & sitarist Pandit Manilal Nag.
 
I also researched Asian, African folk music & electronic music, & explored unique ambient music that fused them from 1980.
Started performing activities in various places. He started producing original music based on Raga . In addition, I was working on environmental music for architecture and facilities in various places.
 
Member of JASRAC (Japan Music Copyright Association).