We’ve heard a lot of renditions of Michael Jackson’s hits over the years, from all kinds of musicians. But we’ve never heard anything like this.
Professional shakuhachi (bamboo flute) player Yoshimi Tsujimoto and her back-up koto players have reimagined MJ’s classic Smooth Criminal with their traditional Japanese instruments, and it’s absolutely spectacular.
Almost as good as Alien Ant Farm’s cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooprIiATEu8
SOURCE: Huffingtonpost / Yoshimi Tsusimoto