Born on January 18, 1921, in Tokyo, (born Shōichi Kurosawa) grew up during a tumultuous era of Japanese history. His original given name, "Shōichi," was changed to "Nachi" (named after the famous Nachi Falls in Wakayama Prefecture) early in his career to evoke a sense of natural power and fluidity.
In an era where electronic music is increasingly algorithmic and homogenized, Nachi Kurosawa remains an outlier. He is a purist’s purist, a ghost in the machine who proves that the most innovative sounds aren't found in the software presets—but in the liminal space between tradition and noise. nachi kurosawa