For more than 30 years, the band, Hiroshima, has been creating its own unique sound. Influenced by jazz and rhythm and blues, the group also features artists playing Japanese instruments like the taiko drum and June Kuramoto on koto.

Koto master June Kuramoto | Photo © Heidi Chang

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Based in Los Angeles, Hiroshima will be performing two shows at the Hawaii Convention Center’s Liliu Theater in Honolulu this Saturday, July 28th, at 6pm and 8:30pm.

You can also catch up with members of the band signing autographs at Shirokiya at Ala Moana Center this Aloha Friday, July 27, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, following an interview on KZOO Radio.

Concert promoter and saxophonist, Michael Paulo, with members of Hiroshima: Shoji Kameda, Dan Kuramoto, Kimo Cornwell, Dean Cortez, Danny Yamamoto and guest singer, Yvette Nii | Photo © Heidi Chang 2010

The last time the group performed in the Islands, it headlined the 2010 Pacific Rim Jazz Festival.

These days, Hiroshima is celebrating the release of its latest CD “Departure.” On the recording, the band stretches out with several new tunes, and also features new arrangements of two of its earlier hit songs, including “One Wish.”

Here’s a look back at Hiroshima’s 1986 video of “One Wish”.

For more information about the Hiroshima concert, visit APaulo Music Productions.