RAI TATEISHI is a flute player with the Japanese shinobueas his foundation. He performs with a wide range of wind instruments, exploring approaches to sound rooted in local landscapes and somatic sensibilities. As a member of the taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo, he has offered his music extensively in Japan and internationally. After departing from Kodo, he collaborated with artists such as choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Living National Treasure Kabuki actor Bando Tamasaburo, Ichikawa Danjuro, Phew, and Seiichi Yamamoto. He also engages in environments where tradition and experimentation intersect, including the rhythm ensemble goat(jp) and the multi-ethnic performing arts group WATARA.

In recent years, Rai has developed a unique musical expression that fuses traditional techniques with electronics, releasing his debut album Presence on the label NAKID under the production of Koshiro Hino (known for goat and YPY). Recently he has performed at MODE 2025 and Unsound Osaka. He currently lives in the mountains of Japan while continuing a creative practice in close connection with nature