Voice of the Earth: An Autumn Solstice Celebration with Taikoza
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023
Voice of the Earth: An Autumn Solstice Celebration with Taikoza Sat, Sep 21 • 8:00 PM and Sun, Sep 22 • 7:00 PM Manhattan Movement and Arts Center Students $27 and Adults $37
Taikoza. Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear the 150 lb. Taiko drums give thunderous voice to traditional and new compositions. Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums and that’s exactly what brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments and creating a highly visual performance. With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with audiences of all ages. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Taikoza incorporates the Shakuhachi and the Fue (both bamboo flutes).