April 15:  Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul – Henry Ward Beecher. Today’s song is “Sakura“, a Japanese song about the Cherry Blossom trees.  It is performed here by the Thai-Japanese Friendship Chorus.  This song is on the NAfME list of songs that all Americans should know.  Check out this instrumental version performed on a Koto and this version of kids singing in harmony accompanied by a celeste (arranged by Christopher Matthews).  Which is your favorite? LYRICS  SPOTIFY