There’s a 25th Anniversary Celebration of Community at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, November 24th. All are invited to celebrate community with live performances by Australia’s Strange Fruit, HAPA, Henry Kapono, Willie K, Zenshin Daiko, and the King Kekaulike Na Ali‘i Big Band. There’ll also be tasty local food, a birthday cake, and an exciting fireworks finale. … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Celebration of Community at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Zenshin Daiko
Bonded Like Their Drums: Zenshin Daiko celebrates 20 years of culture, music, and performance
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
Two East Meets West Festival Concerts at King Kekaulike High School
There’ll be two East Meets West Festival Concerts at King Kekaulike High School: one on Friday, June 29th and another on Saturday, June 30th. On Friday, the pre-show concert will be with June Skies Combo and Tanama Colibri. The night will feature cultural dance performances led by renowned San Francisco choreographer Sammay with UH Maui Dance Club, Dance International … [Read more...] about Two East Meets West Festival Concerts at King Kekaulike High School
Zenshin Daiko’s Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Zenshin Daiko’s Taiko Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, June 23rd. For their 19th annual event, guests can expect incredible taiko performances. See members of Stanford Taiko, and watch over 50 members of Zenshin Daiko perform some of their favorite pieces and new works. In addition, Kenny Endo of Honolulu is one of this year’s special guests. $20 … [Read more...] about Zenshin Daiko’s Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
East Meets West at Iao Theater in Wailuku
The East Meets West Festival will be at the Iao Theater this Saturday, Nov. 5. The festival celebrates aspiring musicians and professionals musicians in a cross-cultural setting of music. Major headliners include the Hawaii Jazz All-Stars, DeShannon Higa, Maui Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra, Zenshin Daiko and King Kekaulike High School’s Na Ali’i Big Band. $25. 6:30pm. Iao Theater, … [Read more...] about East Meets West at Iao Theater in Wailuku