Taiko artist Kenny Endo celebrates his 35th year of taiko (Japanese drum) drumming in 2010 with a performance tour featuring an exciting group of musicians from both Japan and the US. One of the leading personas in contemporary percussion and rhythm, Endo is the vanguard of the taiko genre, continuing to pave new paths in this Japanese style of drumming. A performer, composer, and teacher of taiko, he has received numerous awards and accolades. He was the first foreigner to be honored with a 'natori,' stage name, in Japanese classical drumming. Kenny Endo is a consummate artist, blending Japanese taiko with rhythms influenced from his jazz background and collaborations around the world into original melodies and improvisation.

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This lecture is open to all who care to participate