THERE ARE numerous musicians in Japan who have sold hundreds of thousands, even millions of CDs. There are few Japanese musicians, however, who are known internationally. The number can probably be counted on one hand. Among these, perhaps the only one who can really claim worldwide recognition is Kitaro (48).This year, Kitaro was awarded a Grammy, one of the most highly regarded music awards in the world. This award verified his importance in the music world. The award was in the category "Best New Age Album," and previous winners in this category include such popular artists as Enya and Paul Winter.
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