Shamisen player Aki Takahashi to perform at Yume Japanese Gardens on Feb. 15

Japanese shamisenl Music

Aki Takahashi is a Japanese traditional shamisen (lute) player and folk singer. She studied traditional folk music in Kyoto, and has given shamisen and vocal performances at numerous venues and events. Since arriving in Canada, Aki has furthered her pursuit of traditional Japanese music with the addition of taiko drumming. Now Associate Artistic Director with pre-eminent Canadian taiko drumming group Nagata Shachu, she teaches taiko drumming, shamisen and voice. She is the founder of the Japanese Folk ensemble ten ten, and has performed with numerous artists from a variety of other cultural backgrounds and traditions. She also creates her own original compositions and has choreographed dance pieces to accompany her music. (from Odaiko Sonora’s Facebook page),  Websites: www.tentencanada.com, www.nagatashachu.com.

Guest Kyle Abbott, founder of www.Bachido.com will be performing as well.

Sponsored by Odaiko Sonora, taiko drumming ensemble, and the Southern Arizona Japanese Cultural Coalition.

Tickets $15 members,  $17 nonmembers, $20 at the door.  www.tucsonjapanesegardens.org, or 520-332-2928.

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