Because of You, I Am
Festival ScreeningShortthey became innovators by combining Japanese folk taiko with complex polyrhythms from American and other musical influences to form an original Japanese American musical art form. Their style of ensemble taiko has now spread across the US and worldwide. They have been honored by the Smithsonian and NEA
Two quietly radical Japanese Americans (PJ & Roy Hirabayashi) defied cultural expectations in using the Japanese drum (taiko) as their voice for social change, arts activism, and building community.
Because of You, I Am
Festival ScreeningShortthey became innovators by combining Japanese folk taiko with complex polyrhythms from American and other musical influences to form an original Japanese American musical art form. Their style of ensemble taiko has now spread across the US and worldwide. They have been honored by the Smithsonian and NEA
Two quietly radical Japanese Americans (PJ & Roy Hirabayashi) defied cultural expectations in using the Japanese drum (taiko) as their voice for social change, arts activism, and building community.
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