Tale of Heike by Tsutomu Arao at UA Holsclaw Hall on Sept. 26

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The Tale of the Heike by Tsutomu Arao

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 – 7:00PM

HOLSCLAW HALL, FRED FOX SCHOOL OF MUSIC BUILDING, 1017 N. Olive Rd. (east of Park Avenue, south of Speedway Blvd.

“Famed Japanese Heikyoku artist Tsutomu Arao will perform the 800-year-old epic tale, accompanied by biwa. The Tale of the Heike is the greatest of all Japanese warrior tales and one of the seminal works that has shaped Japanese literature, theatre, art and film down to the present day. Heikyoku is one of the oldest Japanese traditional musical styles, similar to the troubadour music of medieval Europe. The story is about the battle between the Heike and another powerful clan, the Genji, and it ends with the total defeat of the Heike in the tragic sea battle at Dan-no- ura. Wandering troubadours, blind musicians, chanted the tale, and later poets and playwrights took inspiration from it. Arao is one of few performers who can recite the whole story in the original style from the 13th century and works to preserve the style. He has performed Heikyoku more than 900 times.”

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

https://eas.arizona.edu/event/tale-heike-tsutomu-ara

 

Shonen Knife concert at 191 Toole Avenue on September 22

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Shonen Knife concert on September 22 at 191 Toole Avenue, Tucson
The Rialto Theatre Presents:
Shonen Knife (from Osaka, Japan)
Saturday Sep 22, 2018
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
21 and over
$13 – $15
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Odaiko Sonora offering 6 week All Recreational Taiko sessions starting Sept. 1

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Hosted by Odaiko Sonora
All Ages Recreational Taiko 6 week session starting Sept. 1 to October 6 
Saturdays 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Rhythm Industry Performance Center, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
“What is taiko? It’s a Japanese art form using BIG drums. It’s a musical martial art team sport with elements of dance, voice and theatre.
All Ages Recreational Taiko (AART). A 6-week beginners’ session in which you learn taiko basics and a song from our repertoire. Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in and bring a water bottle. We take care of the rest! Try the first class with no obligation.”
Please email info@tucsontaiko.org to register.
Odaiko Sonora is also hosting a fundraiser for a new roof for their building. To support this effort, go to this link: https://www.gofundme.com/pn9at-raise-the-roof.  Thank you to all who have donated, as they have reached their goal of $5,000, plus some.