Taikoza: exciting sounds of the Taiko drum Live at Symphony Space in New York City, 11/23/08

East Winds, Inc., 55 Park Ter. East, B63, NYC, NY 10034, Tel. 212-569-1336

Event: Taikoza: LIVE!-Experience the powerful Rhythms of Taikoza

When:  Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 at 7 PM

Where:  Symphony Space - 2537 Broadway at 95th street, New York City

Tickets: $33 Adults ($ 26 discount for senior and students) Call 212-864-5400 or visit www.symphonyspace.org

Train:  Take the 1, 2,3 Train to 96th street.

"SUCH SWEET THUNDER..."

Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes at the hands of the internationally acclaimed Taikoza Taiko drum group. Featuring performances on a 6-foot-long ancestral Taiko drum and 300 lbs drums, the program artfully blends its thunderous sound with colorful dances and soulful melodies played on bamboo flutes. Traditional costumes and dynamic motion make Taikoza shows immensely popular with audiences of all ages. The group's sold out shows around the world have received international critical acclaim as a revitalized art form that creates invigorating energy and thrills audiences all over the world. This exciting group draws from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance.

Roughly translated, Taiko means "big drums"—and that's exactly what Taikoza delivers—big drums, powerful rhythms and electrifying, room-thumping energy.

Traditionally, the Taiko was used in Shinto ceremonies to thank the Gods, to energize the people and to scare away the bad spirits. Taikoza ‘s drumming will be purification before facing the New Year.

Taikoza, the international Taiko group sensation uses the powerful rhythms of the Taiko drums to create an electrifying energy that carries audiences in a new dimension of excitement. Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. Taikoza has performed in Europe, Asia and has extensively toured North America. Appeared on ESPN, Sumo tournament taped at Madison Square Garden, and can be heard on the Nintendo wii game: Red Steel. http://taikoza.com/

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and by East Winds, Inc