TaikoArts Midwest - Japanese Drumming with Ensō Daiko
Experience movement-infused, heart-pounding, dynamic group drumming . . . at the library! Minnesota-based Ensō Daiko with TaikoArts Midwest promises to deliver a loud, energetic event incorporating music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism.
The program will be a combination of performance, lecture, and interactive activities. Audience members will learn the history and cultural context of taiko drumming in Japan and the United States. They will also learn about taiko drums, how they are made, a general vocabulary for the art form, and kuchishoka - how we say and teach rhythms.
*** Warning - not suited for those who are sensitive to loud sounds.
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This all-ages event is funded through Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
- Date:
- Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Margaret Rivers A&B
- Library:
- Stillwater Public Library
- Audience:
- All Ages Children Age 6-12 Teens
- Categories:
- Entertainment
Ensō Daiko offers loud, energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. The group regularly premieres new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canon and innovation of North American taiko. Through performances, studio classes and school residencies, Ensō Daiko has taught thousands of students of all ages and abilities.