Miyake-Jima Geino Doushi-Kai Taiko Drumming Workshops in Vancouver, Canada takes place April 27 – 28, 2024 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Led by guest teachers: Kazuhiro Tsumura & Haruyoshi Tsumura. Thanks to UBC Department of Ethnomusicology for their support. Workshop Description There will be 2 x Short (2-hour) workshops, one on each day, […]
The 3rd Annual Sanshin Day is back! This year’s Sanshin Day, a special guest Hitoshi Kiyomura (Sanshin craftsman & musician from Tarama Island) will demonstrate Sanshin making, a short workshop, and performance. Registration is required as limited space. $25/person. Monday March 4, 2024, 7pm – 9pm Nikei National Museum & Cultural Centre Burnaby, 6688 Southoaks […]
Special screening of the documentary feature film Finding Her Beat Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Rio Theater. 6:30pm Live performance by Uzume Taiko Buy tickets Film website Film trailer About the Film In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world’s […]
Uzume Taiko & Friends celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a series of specially-filmed performances and collaborations! The artists are available by live chat during the Premiere “Intimate Portraits” performances. ALL ONLINE EVENTS START AT 8pm PST / 11pm EST Premiere Virtual Concert Event 1: MAY 1 – Uzume Taiko + Orchid Ensemble The 60-minute Events capture […]
Contemporary Community Dance for Celebrating Japanese Culture Greetings, Courtesy of the 45th Powell Street Festival, I would like to invite everyone across the country to learn the Paueru Mashup, a taiko flashmob work that encapsulates the festival! It’s a community dance that we can all learn and perform together one day! Learn the dance and […]
Chijinshu Wakatiida Okinawan Drum Dance & Music Friday, October 11, 7:30pm Michael J Fox Theatre 7373 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby BC Special Guests: Hidekatsu, Mion, and Yujiro Nakajima Adult $20 | Student/Senior $15 | Child 3 – 13 $10 okinawa10112019@gmail.com 604.250.9532 On Friday, October 11, Metro Vancouver audiences will be treated to a feast of Okinawan […]
TAIKO M.A.D. A show of new work for taiko drums featuring Max Murphy on wind instruments & electronic music. The mythological Japanese “Oni” characters add mystique to the show! The 60-‐minute Concert will include remix tracks of Uzume’s repertoire, and new taiko and percussion compositions using live wind instruments and electronic pads. Check out uzume.com […]
Vancouver Taiko Society Annual General Meeting Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm Hastings Mill Room 4th floor, Woodwards Community Building 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Buzz 1120 at Hastings Street Entrance (past TD Bank ATM). Call 604-728-8240 for assistance.
April 30 – Beginner’s Taiko Workshop www.facebook.com/events/188194026541947 Have you ever wanted to try the Japanese drums? The really big ones, like at the Powell Street Festival? Now’s your chance to try it out! This beginner’s workshop will cover the basics of taiko drumming including rhythm and technique. You’ll leave with the satisfaction of having learned […]
MARCH 17, 2017, 8pm VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE Uzume Taiko perform their unique brand of West Coast Canadian taiko drumming; offering a visual, sonic and sensual experience for Vancouver audiences! In this Concert, the troupe combines the power and athleticism of Japanese festival drumming with dance and martial arts. This collaboration with Moving Dragon Contemporary Dance and […]