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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 26, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Sydney Ritter\u202f| SydneyR@ScottsdaleArts.org<\/a> | 480-874-4663<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KODO to explore traditional Japanese performance art in Scottsdale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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KODO will have two performances on Feb. 15 and 16 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona \u2014 The professional taiko drumming troupe KODO will perform on Feb. 15 and 16 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiences are invited to experience the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese art of taiko drum. In Japanese, the word \u201cKodo\u201d conveys two meanings: \u201cheartbeat,\u201d the primal source of all rhythm, and \u201cchildren of the drum,\u201d a reflection of KODO\u2019s desire to play the drums simply, with the heart of a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“KODO is finally back on the road and able to commence its One Earth Tour across North America, starting in Seattle and coming to Scottsdale mid-February,\u201d said Abbey Messmer, programming director at the center. \u201cKODO is an experience like no other with massive taiko drums producing a sound you can feel in your body and serious physical endurance exhibited by the musicians.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the group\u2019s debut at Berliner Festspiele in 1981, KODO has given more than 7,000 performances on five continents. Its origins stretch back a decade before that to a gathering of young men and women on Sado Island, where they began to teach traditional Japanese performing arts and crafts to youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKODO is completely disciplined but also know how to have fun,\u201d Messmer said. \u201cThe program will celebrate the group’s history presenting early works like ‘Dyu-Ha,’ signature pieces such as ‘O-daiko,’ ‘Yatai-bayashi’ and ‘Zoku,’ and new compositions.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its theater schedule, KODO enjoys working with thousands of school children across Japan through its ongoing \u201cSchool Workshop Performance\u201d tours. The ensemble also participates in a wide range of projects and events, which includes headlining major international festivals, contributing to motion picture soundtracks and collaborating with a wide variety of global performing arts leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valley audience members can join KODO and explore traditional Japanese drums at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, Arizona. Tickets start at $30. For information, visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org\/events<\/a> or call 480-499-TKTS (8587).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottsdale Arts is continually striving to increase our accessibility offerings to provide enriching arts opportunities for everyone in the community. For more information about services we offer, please visit ScottsdalePerformingArts.org\/visit\/accessibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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