Thursday, June 18
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET (5:00-6:30 CT)
Taiko: Tradition as a Basis for Innovation
Dr. Benjamin Pachter, Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Central Ohio
Taiko can be found in a wide variety of performance venues in modern Japan, from the imperial court to regional festival processions to large concert halls. This presentation will explore the many ways in which taiko are used in Japan today, including the contemporary group performance style that has spread across the world since World War II and integrates a wide range of musical and visual influences.
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