SAIKO presents Kaoru Watanabe at J-Collabo Spring Fest

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SAIKO is proud to present virtuoso of the Japanese taiko drums and bamboo flutes Kaoru Watanabe. The onetime artistic director of the Kodo drummers will perform with his Ne-O Ensemble at NPO J-Collabo‘s spacious home in Park Slope, Brooklyn this Saturday, April 18. (map)

Please join us for a sakura season celebration to feature music and dance performances by a number of visiting Japanese artists, spiked with shochu tastings and manga and meditation workshops.

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The onetime artistic director of the Kodo drummers explores musical territories from remote island folk to urban soundscapes, touring worldwide with diverse ensembles.