Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011
Kicking off in late January in North America, the 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011 will bring Kodo back home in May to traverse every prefecture in Japan before the group lands at Tokyo's Aoyama Theatre for a 10-concert finale at year's end.
The graphics for this landmark tour feature the name Kodo painted by internationally renowned artist Taro Okamoto in 1983.
As Kodo embarks on this historic journey, we will harness the primal energy expressed by these firey characters to propel us on an international tour of exchange and appreciation, visiting countless old friends and making new connections along the way. The Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour will feature a cast of both veteran performers as well as newcomers, showcasing Kodo's past and present through the sheer lifeforce that echoes from the taiko.
- Nov. 19 We held a "Thanks for 30 Years! Kodo Sado Ekiden Relay"
- Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011 - Invitation to Tohoku Pacific Earthquake & Tsunami Victims to Tokyo Performances
- Nov. 28 – Dec. 11 Kodo 30th Anniversary Commemorative "30 Years of Kodo" Exhibition (Niigata)
- Press Conference Held to Announce Kodo Artistic Director & New Group Director
- Announcing Television Broadcasts Featuring Kodo
Sep. 16 (Fri) NHK BS1 El Mundo
Sep. 23 (Fri/Public Hol.) NHK Educational TV Nippon no Geino - Geino Hyakka Ryoran - Unchanging Kodo - Reflections on Kodo's 30th Anniversary By Takao Aoki, Kodo Managing Director
- Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011 - Highlights
- January - March 2011: Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour U.S.A & Canada
- May - July 2011: Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour Japan
- September - November 2011: Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour Japan
- December: Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2011 Japan
Kodo 30th Anniversary One Earth Tour 2012 Europe
Kodo 30th Anniversary PublicationKodo 30th Anniversary Publication Inochi Moyashite, Tatakeyo. – 30 Years of Kodo -
In commemoration of our 30th anniversary, Kodo has published a book to capture our remarkable three-decade journey. Starting with an overview of the group’s origin and history, this definitive publication offers unprecedented insights into the world of Kodo, from the ensemble’s evolving stage expression to the member’s daily lives and personal experiences. It was created both with sincere appreciation for the many people who have supported us thus far, and also in anticipation of the many we will meet on the road ahead. Available through the Kodo Online Store, at Kodo performance venues in Japan, and at major booksellers nationwide.
Note: Japanese text only with no English translation.
Akatsuki - Kodo 30th Anniversary Special Album
It has been five years since our best-of album Heartbeat Best of Kodo 25th Anniversary hit the shelves and six years since our last all-original album Prism Rhythm was released. So this year we are extremely excited to put out a brand new album that captures the spirit of the group today and is sure to become a defining recording for Kodo in the next generation.
Recorded at Kodo Village, this 11-track disc includes brand new compositions as well as never-before-recorded stage pieces. Our favorite songs, polished in performance on countless stages worldwide, have been given new life through special arrangements that are only possible in a recording setting. Some new music was composed especially for this album, while other songs were born of collaboration with other artists. A few of the tracks showcase the captivating vocals of our female performers, while all eleven highlight Kodo's broad range of expression and individuality.
Akatsuki also features a new piece, Honoka, written to commemorate legendary artist Taro Okamoto's centennial birthday. As a new release, the album comes with a Limited Edition Bonus DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage of Sado and Kodo while the album was recorded.
