Abe

Keiko Abe (安倍 圭子, born April 18, 1937) is a Japanese composer and marimba player. She has been a primary figure in the development of the marimba, in terms of expanding both technique and repertoire, and through her collaboration with the Yamaha musical instrument company, developed the modern five-octave concert marimba. Abe is also another artist: A singer/songwriter from Austria.