Featuring Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, spirited traditional
Japanese drumming, and other musical guest artists.

Performance

Saturday June 5, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
Doors open @ 5:30 pm

Boulder Theater - Boulder, CO

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Pre-concert food avaliable for purchase by Sushi Zanmai

Reserve - $25*, GA - $20*
(Group/Student /Senior discounts avaliable)

*Additional Boulder Theater service charges apply


 

Taiko Summit Colorado

The theme of this taiko drumming extravaganza is IKKA, the Japanese word meaning “Coming together in harmony as one.” Taiko Summit Colorado will celebrate the growth of Japanese culture in the modern era, and around the world. In addition to the Boulder Theater performance, Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka and the performers will hold taiko drumming workshops on Sunday, June 6 for taiko students and also for the general public. Additionally, starting in May, pre-festival community events, and performances will be presented.

Saturday Performance

Headlining:

• Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka, who is responsible for the introduction of taiko drumming to the U.S. in the 1960s. He is coming from San Francisco, and will be accompanied by his top students.

Colorado Taiko Groups:

• Denver Taiko
• Taiko with Toni
• Mirai Daiko
• Crestone Kaminari Taiko
• Julia Misawa & Boulder Taiko "HIBIKI”

Special Appearances By:

• Koji Nakamura - Former Ondeko-za leader and director of three taiko groups
• Steven Tokunaga - Founder of Los Angeles Makoto Taiko
• Madi Sato - Vocalist
• Yoko Hiraoka - Biwa and shamisen player
• David Kansuke Wheeler - Shakuhachi player

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