Make Music Salem

Masumi Timson

Masumi, born and raised in Japan, holds a Master’s Degree in traditional Japanese music with specialization in the Koto from Seiha Conservatory of Japanese traditional music in Tokyo. She enjoys collaborating with a variety of western musical instruments to explore a wide range of musical genres from Jazz, Blues, and Tango, to the compositions by Mozart and Brahms etc. Masumi participated in the recording of several of Pink Martini's albums, and toured with the band around the world. She very much enjoys these unique musical experiences collaborating with other instruments from different parts of the world, which brings cultures together.