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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

We are delighted to offer a special series of Meet the Artist concerts featuring our amazing CONNECT 2021 instructors! Help us keep the CONNECT spirit going until we’re all able to get together safely in person once more – join us for an evening of performance and conversation on Zoom!

These are FREE events, but you will need to register since there are a limited number of virtual seats available. Click the “more info” button below to get all the details and reserve your spot!

 

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

January 30, 2021 @8pm EST
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Ryo ShimamotoRyo Shimamoto

Coming up in February 2021

 

Prior Performances

David WellsDavid Wells

December 20, 2020

Yurika Chiba
Yurika Chiba

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!

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Sat 30

Meet the Artist: Michelle Fujii & Toru Watanabe of Unit Souzou

January 30 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
United States

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A person of distinguished tastes... No, we are not A person of distinguished tastes... No, we are not selling fine scotch but our next #MeetTheArtist guest will be DAVID WELLS!! And he recommends enjoying the experience with a.) scotch, b.) chai tea, or c.) Dr. Pepper (“in descending order of pomp” - Mark H). Join us next Sunday, Dec 20th at 8 PM EST! For more details and to register: markhtaiko.com  #MeettheArtistDavidWells #MHTpresents #randomactsoftaiko
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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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