The wind from the impact of wood against leather blows against the first three rows of the audience. Twelve figures stand stoic on stage, dressed in happi coats cinched by a red sash around their waist. The atmosphere surrounding the performers is tense, as each drummer grips a stick in each hand, poised to strike. It’s hard to believe such force could be emanated by these … [Read more...] about Bonded Like Their Drums: Zenshin Daiko celebrates 20 years of culture, music, and performance
PJ Hirabayashi
Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, June 22nd. Zenshin Daiko will be joined by Roy Hirabayashi (co-founder), PJ Hirabayashi (artistic director of San Jose Taiko), and Eien Hunter-Ishikawa (esteemed musician, educator, and composer from Portand, Oregon). $25/adults, $12/kids 12 and under. 7pm. Maui Arts and Cultural … [Read more...] about Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
16th annual Maui Matsuri Festival at UH Maui College
The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui presents the 16th annual Maui Matsuri Festival this Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC). Learn the tradition of Obon, then partake in a host of Japanese and Okinawan activities for all ages throughout the afternoon on the UHMC Great Lawn. Enjoy food, craft booths, entertainment, demonstrations, … [Read more...] about 16th annual Maui Matsuri Festival at UH Maui College