Ars Nova

Ars Nova, a Japanese instrumental symphonic progressive rock band formed in 1983, was for years an all-female group led by keyboardist Keiko Kumagai.

Profile

Origin
Japan
Formed
1983
Founding members
Kyoko Kanazawa, Keiko Tsubata, Yumiko Saito
Current status
Re-formed in 1991 with Keiko Kumagai, who continues in the band; collaborated with Ayreon in 2000

Current lineup

  • Keiko Kumagai — keyboards (1986 briefly; 1991–present)

Former members

  • Kyoko Kanazawa — bass (1983–1986)

Discography

Year Release
1992 Fear and Anxiety
1994 Transi
1996 The Goddess of Darkness
1998 The Book of the Dead
2001 Android Domina
2001 Lacrimaria
2003 Biogenesis Project
2005 Force for the Fourth -Chrysalis-
2009 Seventh Hell

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