Time:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location:
Children's Section
In celebration of National library Week 2009, Aina Haina is proud to present The Art of Taiko, an all-ages cultural featuring a demonstartion and lecture on the art of performing with taiko (Japanese drums). Kenny Endo is a performer, composer, and leader of contemporary taiko. He began his taiko career over 30 years ago as a member of Kinnara Taiko and San Francisco Taiko Dojo.
The cultural program will demonstrate taiko in group and festival drumming. Tako master Kenny Endo composes his own music and plays taiko professionally as a solo artist, with his ensembles, and in collaboration with other artists. Mr. Endo and his taiko ensembles have performed extensively all over the United States, Japan, and throughout the world. This one-hour program is suitable for all ages. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. For a list of sponsors and libraries that host this and other programs, visit 
Master taiko drummer Kenny Endo will offer a unique cultural program featuring a demonstration and lecture on the art of performing with taiko. Attendees will learn about the different drums and percussion instruments of Japan as used in traditional and contemporary music. Mr. Endo composes his own music and plays taiko professionally as a solo artist, with his ensembles, and in collaboration with other artists. He has performed extensively all over the United States, Japan and throughout the world. The 45-minute program is recommended for ages 5 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.