Tomodachi-Friends

Description

An enchanting evening of drums, dance, contemporary and traditional music will embrace you at “Tomodachi,” which in Japanese means friends. Tomodachi will feature Sonoma County Taiko and their very special friends Taiko Ren, Ensohza and Ten Ten Taiko.

Sonoma County Taiko
Since their beginning in 1995 Sonoma County Taiko has been sharing their passion for this exciting art-form with the local community through performances, workshops and classes at festivals, schools and at their Dojo. Sonoma County Taiko performances incorporate the power of the drums, the grace of Japanese Dance and the liveliness of summertime festivals into an experience that stirs the soul.

Taiko Ren
Taiko Ren, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been drumming collectively since 2000, each member brings training and performance experience from San Francisco Taiko Dojo and other organizations. They have performed at festivals, community and school events, corporate shows and private events. Together, they explore and create a positive, expressive style of music, bring this powerful art form to diverse audiences and play for the sheer joy of drumming.

Ensohza
Formed in 2006, Ensohza is a traditional Japanese folk-performing ensemble based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They perform music that evokes the festival spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities. With lively vocals accompanied by fue and shakuhachi (bamboo flutes), shamisen (a string instrument) and the beat of the taiko drum, Ensohza transports you to Japan’s mountain and fishing villages with traditional folk songs and festival dance music.

Ten Ten Taiko
Ten Ten Taiko is a troupe of Japanese women who have been performing together since 2006. Their studio is located in Sebastopol, CA. Ten Ten Taiko plays both ancient and modern forms
of taiko. They play music and dance gracefully in traditional shinto style with fabulous vintage kimono costumes.

More Info

Link

http://www.sonomacountytaiko.org

Call

(707) 575-0723

Call

1-800-838-3006 (Box Office)

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