MA-3 Acoustic Improvisation

MA-2 Electroacoustic Improvisation

MA-1

Ma - 4

Ma- 5

Ma - 6 Palace

MA is a duo played by two ancient asian instruments. Jie Ma from China plays the pipa, Kozue Matsumoto from Japan plays the koto. Both musicians received strict traditional music and culture training in their motherland since they were 3, 4 years old, not only that, they were also trained in music school with western ideas. Through many years of living, performing, teaching, collaborating  in the United States, Canada, and Europe, their music spectrum has expanded significantly and been constantly developing. Their music often being described as “...floating between ancient and modern...”, “...bold expression!”,  “powerful”, “fine”, “graceful”...for the colorful sounds and rich emotions it it.  The duo believe that their music can not be single labeled.  

What does “MA” mean?
MA, is a cultural concept from Japan. It is a celebration not of things, but the space and dynamics between them. It is about space, emptiness, and infinity. MA is the emptiness full of possibilities, like a promise yet to be fulfilled. The concept matches the duo’s aesthetic values and music believe.

Ma Duo