Oct
21
8:00 PM20:00

ON 22 : Twenty-two Years of Creativity

Join On Ensemble—one of the most respected ensembles in the taiko world—as they celebrate twenty-two years of creativity with a special performance at JANM. Established in 2002 by childhood friends Shoji Kameda and Masato “Maz” Baba, On Ensemble infuses the powerful rhythms of taiko with a wide range of musical influences from jazz and rock to central Asian overtone singing.

Modern Drummer magazine calls them “an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums.” Their fearless musical exploration has expanded the artistic range of taiko and has taken these ancient instruments into new realms.

On 22—their only 2023 performance in Los Angeles—will feature Shoji Kameda, Maz Baba, Eien Hunter-Ishikawa, and Abe Lagrimas Jr, and special guest Sumie Kaneko.

$45 general, $40 JANM members

Saturday, Oct 21, 2023

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PDT

Tateuchi Democracy Forum

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012
tickets: https://www.janm.org/events/2023-10-21/22-twenty-two-years-creativity

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Jun
29
5:00 PM17:00

Meet Me At Reed Taiko Festival: Saturday June 29, 2019 5-7pm

  • Christine Emerson Reed Park 1133 7th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)
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Join On Ensemble and Yoki Daiko at the Meet Me At Reed Taiko Festival this Saturday, June 29, 2019 5-7 p.m. Admission is FREE and Pre-concert activities for all ages begin at 3 p.m. Bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and food, or enjoy rotating food trucks throughout the season.

Festival Location:

Christine Emerson Reed Park
1133 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403

YOKI DAIKO
Performers
Keiji Uesugi (director), Yoko Morishita, Michael Hirota, Diana Hirota, Scott Ichikawa, Stephanie Ichikawa, Rebecca Uesugi, Aya Yoshida, Elle Romero

Yoki Daiko (yōkē dai-kō), which means Joyous Drumming in Japanese, was formed in 1996 at the Tenrikyo Church located in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, as a way for the community to come together and experience the dynamic art of Japanese drumming. Through the thunderous beats, kinetic rhythms, and unified minds, Yoki Daiko shares their efforts to create a joyous life where all people of the world can live together in unity as brothers and sisters.

ON ENSEMBLE
Masato Baba, Shoji Kameda, Abe Lagrimas Jr., Eien Hunter-Ishikawa

Established in 2002 On Ensemble is one of the most respected ensembles in the taiko world. Led by childhood friends Shoji Kameda and Masato (Maz) Baba, On Ensemble is recognized for infusing the powerful rhythms of taiko with a wide range of musical influences from jazz and rock to central asian overtone singing. Their fearless musical exploration has expanded the artistic range of the taiko and has taken these ancient instruments into new realms. The group’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.” Modern Drummer magazine calls On Ensemble “an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums.” On Ensemble was the first American taiko group to be invited to perform at the National Theater of Japan for the prestigious Nihon no Taiko concert series.

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