Maze Daiko: Japanese Taiko and Beyond
$ Adults: $20 advance / $25 day of show, Kid (12 & under): $12
8:00 pm
Saturday, November 9, 2019

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with special guests Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu

Maze Daiko is an Alameda-based ensemble that is inspired to fuse culturally diverse sonic textures and melodies with the physical elegance and discipline of taiko. Maze combines Japanese taiko with East African Shona marimba, West African djembe, Persian santur, Brazilian zabumba, Middle Eastern doumbek, and European violin to create a unique and innovative sound. Seiichi Tanka, the father of North American taiko, has described Maze as “pioneers” of the art form.

The evening will include First Voice artists, Brenda Wong Aoki, the first nationally recognized Asian Pacific Islander Storyteller and recipient of two Los Angeles Critic’s Circle Awards, two NEA Solo Theater Fellowships and Hollywood Dramalogue Awards for Best Acting and Best Writing, accompanied by Emmy winning Asian American Jazz musician Mark Izu.

Special guest, Ed Holmes (of SF Mime Troupe fame) will premier an excerpt in honor of the upcoming Day of Remembrance that commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066.

Maze Daiko: Japanese Taiko and Beyond is presented as part of Rhythmix Island Arts Concert Series honoring island traditions from around the world, on the island of Alameda.

This concert is a tribute to Patti Heimburger.

This concert made possible with support from:

  • Zellerbach Family Foundation logo
  • Hewlett Foundation logo
  • Christopher & Trudi Seiwald logo
  • Catellus logo
  • AEC Living logo
  • Alameda Natural Grocery logo
  • Alameda Point logo
  • Alameda Sun logo
  • Compass logo
  • Ethans Plumbing logo
  • Poppy Bank logo
  • Terry & Carolyn Gannon logo