Kodo & TaikOz in Concert - Australia Tour 2012

TaikOz is Australia's premier taiko ensemble, having established a unique performance style that reflects the group's passionate dedication to the traditions of Japanese taiko drumming and the creation of new music for their audiences. In recent years, Kodo & TaikOz have nurtured a creative relationship, thanks to our connection through one of TaikOz's founding members and world-class shakuhachi player, former Sado no Kuni Ondekoza member Riley Lee. This link has led TaikOz members to travel to Sado to study one-on-one with veteran Kodo members. As a progression from our first collaboration in Australia in 2009, this time we'll be joining TaikOz again, including Riley Lee, for a thrilling collaboration with a larger cast and a brand new program focused on the taiko. Kodo and TaikOz look forward to forging further cultural ties and playing together with the joyfulness of children. Further dates will be announced in Feb. 2012. We look forward to seeing everyone down under in September.

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