2015 / Huntington Library to host family program of “Journey to Japan” with songs and taiko show, July 11
Huntington Library to host family program of “Journey to Japan” with songs and taiko show, July 11 Saturday, July 11, 2014, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino The Grateful Crane Ensemble and the Taiko Center of Los Angeles will present a kid-friendly morning of Japanese theater and music […]
2014 / Japanese traditional music concert in San Pedro, Mar. 7
A night of traditional Japanese folk music featuring the taiko (drum), koto (zither), shamisen (lute) and bamboo flute (shakuhachi) will be presented at the Grand Annex in Downtown San Pedro on Friday, March 7 at 8:00 pm. The Taiko Center of Los Angeles founded by director, Rev. Tom Kurai will lead his ensemble in performing […]
2013 / World Taiko Music Explosion Concert led by Hiro Hayashida, Oct. 18
The Taiko Center of Los Angeles will be presenting the “World Taiko Music Explosion” Concert featuring master taiko artist, Hiro Hayashida at Armstrong Theatre in Torrance on Friday, October 18 at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 for general, $25 for seniors and students, $20 for a group of ten more. The concert will be […]
2013 / Nisei Week Closing / Taiko group from Japan to perform, Aug 18, 3:45 pm
A taiko group from Ehime Prefecture, Japan, will participate in the Ondo and Closing Ceremony of the 2013 Nisei Week Japanese Festival on Sunday, August 18 at 3:45 pm in Little Tokyo. Kijo Daiko from Matsuno Town will be performing in collaboration with the Taiko Center of Los Angeles. Hiroyuki Hayashida, renowned taiko player in […]
2011 / Big in Japan: Yellow Magic Orchestra at Hollywood Bowl, June 26
Iconic Japanese electro-pop pioneers Yellow Magic Orchestra (with original members Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi) return for their first show in Los Angeles since 1979. Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori reunite Cibo Matto for this special night, which will also feature rare U.S. appearances by Buffalo Daughter and DJ Towa […]
Super Taiko Concert: Japan’s famous players presented by Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Mar 5, 2PM
Super Taiko Concert Program (Update) Saturday, March 5, 2011 2 pm Taiko Center of Los Angeles Ensemble Director: Rev. Tom Kurai Night Fight (Composed by Rev. Tom Kurai) This piece was first performed in collaboration with the UC Riverside Wind Ensemble. The music is based on Tan Dun’s score for “Croaching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” Takezo […]
2010 / Obon Festival at Pasadena, July 24 -25
July 24-25, 2010 Pasadena Buddhist Temple 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 798-4781 www.PasadenaBuddhistTemple.org Obon honors the memory of relatives and friends who have passed away. Special service will be held for families that have lost a loved one since the last obon on Saturday, July 24th at 3:00. Obon Family Service will be […]