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Meet the Artist

Join world-renowned taiko artists in an informal, intimate setting!

CONNECT2020 instructors

Mark H is proud to present this unique series of Meet the Artist concerts in which taiko artists play some of their favorite pieces, share works-in-progress, discuss their influences, answer audience questions, and much more.

Anything can happen at Meet the Artist – we’ve had Mongolian throat singing (courtesy of Shoji Kameda), ukelele (courtesy of Kenny Endo’s special guest, Abe Lagrimas, Jr), spontaneous storytelling (courtesy of Mark H and Kris Bergstrom), and audience members helping to create a special, improvisational piece (courtesy of Tiffany Tamaribuchi).

We welcome you to join us for our next Meet the Artist concert! Whether you’re an experienced taiko player or someone looking forward to seeing taiko for the very first time (and whether we’re gathering in person or on Zoom!), this will be an evening of taiko that you’ll never forget.

Upcoming performances

none scheduled at this time, but we’re hoping to host more virtual concerts soon!

Prior Performances

It was our pleasure to offer a special series of Meet the Artist concerts featuring our amazing CONNECT 2021 instructors! Thanks to everyone who helped us keep the CONNECT spirit going by joining us for an evening of performance and conversation on Zoom. We look forward to the day we are all able to get together safely in person once more!

Ryo ShimamotoRyo Shimamoto (CONNECT instructor)

Friday, February 19, 2021

Unit Souzou
Michelle Fujii & Toru Watanabe
(CONNECT instructor)
featuring Unit Souzou ensemble!

January 30, 2021

David WellsDavid Wells (CONNECT instructor)

December 20, 2020

Yurika Chiba
Yurika Chiba (CONNECT instructor)

November 20, 2020

Yuta Kato

June 7, 2019

Kris Bergstrom setKris Bergstrom

February 18, 2018

Kaoru WatanabeKaoru Watanabe

November 19, 2017

Tiffany TamaribuchiTiffany Tamaribuchi

February 24, 2017

Shoji Kameda

August 21, 2016

Marco Lienhard

May 8, 2016

Kenny Endo

March 20, 2016

Kaoru Watanabe @ Shapeshifter LabKaoru Watanabe

September 27, 2015

Check out some awesome photos & video from previous Meet the Artist performances!

Meet the Artist

Meet the Artist Series

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Ongoing Classes

Sun 18

Outdoor Spring Recreational Taiko Class

April 18 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Glen Echo MD
United States

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TONIGHT!! In less than 7 hours, (at 8 PM Eastern S TONIGHT!! In less than 7 hours, (at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, tonight, Friday, 2/19) - Ryo Shimamoto takes to the Meet the Artist screen! Please register ahead of time: https://www.markhrooney.com/event/meet-the-artist-ryo-shimamoto/ See you soon!
Just THREE DAYS!! Feb 19th, 8 PM EST, join us for Just THREE DAYS!! Feb 19th, 8 PM EST, join us for our fourth virtual “Meet the Artist” featuring the (intended) Artists of CONNECT2020! This one is close to my heart as it features my remarkable teacher and taiko-brother Ryo Shimamoto @jdryo!  As it will be Saturday morning in Japan (where he is joining us from), Ryo is recommending lemon tea but also encourages pear cider (which he can’t find in his area but we got him hooked on back at Kristen’s and my wedding...!) Pull up a sofa, set up a viewing device with good sound and get your drink on as we #MeetTheArtist this Friday! #MarkHTaikopresents  https://www.markhrooney.com/event/meet-the-artist-ryo-shimamoto/
Our very first INTERNATIONAL “Meet the Artist” Our very first INTERNATIONAL “Meet the Artist” event features Ryo Shimamoto @jdryo , my teacher from Wakayama, Japan! I can’t BEGIN to convey how excited I am for this - Ryo is not only a talented taiko teacher and artist but is also an endlessly engaging taiko-talker! See you Feb 19, 8 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time - please check for local time). Space in LIMITED so sign up today HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-iurj0qHdVyTh_3ufvvyD-rk9FgNtDG  #markhtaikopresents #MeetTheArtist #withryoshimamoto
THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents a THIS SATURDAY at 8 PM EST! Mark H Taiko presents another in our virtual “Meet the Artist” series - featuring Michelle Fujii and Toru Watanabe AND Unit Souzou ensemble! #virtualMeettheArtist #MHTpresents #unitsouzou
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About Mark H

Mark H Rooney studies, performs, and teaches taiko: a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance, and excitement!

Interested in bringing taiko to your school, organization, or event? Contact Mark H. Mark will work with you to tailor a workshop or performance to meet your needs…
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