Hina-Matsuri, also know as Doll Festival or Girl's Day is a Japanese festival for girls, celebrated on March 3rd. Japanese families with young girls display seven-tired sets of Hina doll, ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. While "Boy's Day" on May 5th is a national holiday of Japan, Hina-matsuri isn't at all a national holiday, and they have to carry on with their daily duties. Growing up in Japan, I always felt insulted about this matter even as a little girl.

So this year on Hina-matsuri, I am giving away rough mixes of my newest two tunes I just recorded at my home studio. Please go to www.panasianchamberjazzensemble.com and click on MP3 download. The give away is starting right now, and it will last until tomorrow midnight. I hope you will enjoy the new tunes!

Meg