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08-17-2007, 10:47 AM
Kenny Endo Taiko Performance sponsored by New Mexico Taiko
Friday, August 31st
7pm-9 p.m. Sandia Prep High School Theater, 532 Osuna Rd NE. COSTS: $20
Contact: Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, Coordinator
Information and Tickets:505-294-6993
mail@newmexicotaiko.com (mail@newmexicotaiko.com)
www.Newmexicotaiko.com (http://www.Newmexicotaiko.com)
Kenny Endo, performer, composer, and leader of contemporary taiko Japanese drumming will conduct an lecture-demonstration for the general public on August 31st.
Kenny Endo's taiko lecture-demonstration is a unique cultural and educational program that introduces the many drums and percussion instruments of Japan as used in both traditional and contemporary music. In the grande Kabuki, the taiko is used to create the sound of water, the sound of waves, and even the sound of wind. From a joyous festival to the blossoming of the beautiful white plum flower, the taiko is boundless in its expression.
In this solo presentation, Kenny Endo, taiko artist, will perform traditional and original contemporary compositions on various Japanese drums and flute. He will explain the historical and cultural context of these instruments as well as show how one learns to play and memorizes pieces in an oral tradition called kuchi shoka.
Kenny will perform on instruments such as odaiko (large drum), shime daiko (small tightened stick drum), tsuzumi (hour glass shaped hand drum from Kabuki theater), shino bue (bamboo flute), atarigane (hand gong), and taiko set (set of three taiko for Kenny's contemporary music). Kendo Music merchandise will also be on sale (CDs, DVDs,
T-shirts)
Endo began his career in 1975 as a member of Kinnara Taiko and the San Francisco Taiko Dojo. In 1980, he embarked on a decade-long odyssey in Japan performing with the masters of Japanese classical drumming, Tokyo festival music, and ensemble drumming. Kenny Endo has performed world wide with acclaimed artists of various mediums in innovative collaborations. He blends neo-traditional taiko rhythms with original melodies and improvisation.
Endo's performance venue is Sandia Prep High School Theater, 532 Osuna Rd NE. To purchase tickets call Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, at 294-6993.
Contact: Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, at 294-6993 for information and tickets
Friday, August 31st
7pm-9 p.m. Sandia Prep High School Theater, 532 Osuna Rd NE. COSTS: $20
Contact: Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, Coordinator
Information and Tickets:505-294-6993
mail@newmexicotaiko.com (mail@newmexicotaiko.com)
www.Newmexicotaiko.com (http://www.Newmexicotaiko.com)
Kenny Endo, performer, composer, and leader of contemporary taiko Japanese drumming will conduct an lecture-demonstration for the general public on August 31st.
Kenny Endo's taiko lecture-demonstration is a unique cultural and educational program that introduces the many drums and percussion instruments of Japan as used in both traditional and contemporary music. In the grande Kabuki, the taiko is used to create the sound of water, the sound of waves, and even the sound of wind. From a joyous festival to the blossoming of the beautiful white plum flower, the taiko is boundless in its expression.
In this solo presentation, Kenny Endo, taiko artist, will perform traditional and original contemporary compositions on various Japanese drums and flute. He will explain the historical and cultural context of these instruments as well as show how one learns to play and memorizes pieces in an oral tradition called kuchi shoka.
Kenny will perform on instruments such as odaiko (large drum), shime daiko (small tightened stick drum), tsuzumi (hour glass shaped hand drum from Kabuki theater), shino bue (bamboo flute), atarigane (hand gong), and taiko set (set of three taiko for Kenny's contemporary music). Kendo Music merchandise will also be on sale (CDs, DVDs,
T-shirts)
Endo began his career in 1975 as a member of Kinnara Taiko and the San Francisco Taiko Dojo. In 1980, he embarked on a decade-long odyssey in Japan performing with the masters of Japanese classical drumming, Tokyo festival music, and ensemble drumming. Kenny Endo has performed world wide with acclaimed artists of various mediums in innovative collaborations. He blends neo-traditional taiko rhythms with original melodies and improvisation.
Endo's performance venue is Sandia Prep High School Theater, 532 Osuna Rd NE. To purchase tickets call Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, at 294-6993.
Contact: Anita Gallegos, New Mexico Taiko, at 294-6993 for information and tickets