What: Folk Music and Dance from the Aomori Prefecture of Japan
Where: Nippon Kan Theatre, 620 S. Jackson Street
When: February 17, 1998 @7:30pm
Tix $: $15 General Admission; $10 Students/Seniors
Info & Res:(206) 623-7900
EXPERIENCE THE OTHER SIDE OF
JAPANESE CULTURE WITH FOLK MUSIC & DANCE FROM AOMORI
Here's a rare opportunity to experience a part of Japanese
culture that's
seldom seen outside of Japan. Folk Music and Dance from the
Aomori
happily takes up residence at the Nippon Kan Theatre for
one night only
on February 17 @ 7:30pm. The high-spirited program showcases a
ten member
group of instrumentalists, dancers and singers and their rural
culture
from the northern region of Japan. The ensemble will be
led by renown
master of the 3-string shamisen, Yamada Chisato.
Yamada has gained world-wide recognition for his dazzling skill
with the
technically difficult instrumental style known as Tsugaru-shamisen.
His
virtuosity has brought him students and devotees who have won top
awards
in national competions. Yamada will be joined by: Fukushi
Ritsu, a well
known vocalist often seen on NHK television; shakuhachi flutist
Christopher Yohmei Blasdel, an American residing in Japan for a
quarter-century whose mastery of this traditional flute has resulted in
CD
recordings, lectures and instruction to Japanese nationals; and
dance
master Kurauchi Makiko.
Although all rural areas of Japan boast their own unique
culture, the folk
music of Aomori is particulary famous throughout the country.
The concert
at Nippon Kan Theatre will feature a variety of vivacious and
enlightening
music and dance styles.
The USA tour of Aomori Folk Music and Dance is organized by the
East-West
Center in Honolulu, with primary support from the Japan Foundation
through
the "Performing Arts JAPAN Program" and additional support by
Aomori
Prefecture. The program in Seattle is co-sponsored by the
Japan-America
Society of the State of Washington and Northwest Folklife.
For more information about this concert, please contact
Northwest Folklife
@ (206) 684-7300. Photos available upon request.
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*Japanese names here are listed in the traditional manner;
surname first,
then given name; feel free to switch order.
Northwest Folklife, a non-profit organization, is supported by
individual
and corporate contributions. Our mission is to create opportunities
for
individuals and communities to celebrate, share and sustain the
vitality
of ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations.
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305 Harrison
Seattle, WA 98109
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