January 22nd, 2012
Had an amazing week working with Abhijit Banerjee and John Santos on the “Uncommon Time: Taiko, Tabla, and Timbal” project at Leeward Community College. Thank you Karen Fischer and Chizuko for making it happen. Thank you Joe Patti for trusting us and giving us the time and space. Abhijit and John are both amazing and talented artists. The time shared was both challenging and rewarding and was just the beginning. Next up for “Uncommon Time” is Soka University in SoCal (a then the Fall Tours.
A day after the “Uncommon Time” performanc at LCC,Kenny Endo is DOWN UNDER in Australia with Taikoz! Looking forward to an exciting collaboration on Tuesday then the Taiko Intensive.
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January 13th, 2012
Hear the rumble……
The TAIKO, TABLA, and TIMBAL project is here now!
Kenny Endo (taiko, Honolulu)
Abhijit Banerjee (tabla, Kolkatta India)
and
John Santos (Latin Percussion, San Francisco)
come together to premier new music for these culturally diverse instruments and cultures.
Thursday, 1.19.2012 10:30 am FREE!
“Uncommon Time” Talk/Demonstration
Leeward Community College Theatre
Suggested $1 donation
Friday 1.20.2012 8 pm
“Uncommon Time” CONCERT
Leeward Community College Theatre
http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/leeward/2012/01/20/15939.html
Sample of Kenny Endo with Abhijit Banerjee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=231XchiCxjY
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January 13th, 2012
Catch Kenny Endo in interview with Chris Vandercook on Hawaii Public Radio’s “The Conversation!”
Friday the 13th 8:30 am
KHPR 88.1 or KIPO 89.3
John Santos arriving in the islands on Sunday!
Abhijit Banerjee arriving in the islands from Kolkatta, INDIA!
“Uncommon Time: Taiko, Tabla, and Timbal’
January 19, 2012 10:30 AM (NOTE: TIME CHANGE)
FREE Talk/Demo with the Artists at LCC Theatre
See below.
Reservations for Talk/Demo: info@taikoartscenter.org
1.20.2012 8 PM “Uncommon Time”
CONCERT at LCC Theatre (Fee)
Tickets: Tickets: http://lcctheatre.hawaii.edu/endo.html
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January 4th, 2012
Due to renovations at the KCC chapel, Taiko Center of the Pacific (TCP) public classes will resume in February 2012. Please check back on January 17 for the spring schedule. Registration is scheduled to begin on January 23. Please check back on January 17 at: http://www.kennyendo.com/taiko-center-of-the-pacific
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January 2nd, 2012
AKEMASITE OMEDETOU GOZAIMASU!!! 今年もどうぞよろしくおねがいいたします！
Here’s hoping 2012 is better than 2011 and may 2012 be the BEST YEAR EVER!
New Year’s Day in Honolulu was a long one for us……fireworks at midnite (considerably toned down from years past). Then a 7:30 AM performance at DFS in Waikiki and a 2 hour performance at Ala Moana Center Stage with special guests Todd Yukumoto, and Ryoko Oka. A great way to start off the new year!
KETE at Ala Moana on New Years day 1.1.2012
January 2 (Mon) 6 pm KZOO radio (AM 1200), broadcasting live from Shirokiya at
Ala Moana Center – Interview with Kenny Endo
TTT Project – Uncommon Time: Taiko, Tabla, and Timba COMING January 20 to LCC!
featuring: Kenny Endo, Abhijit Banerjee, John Santos
Get your tickets early!
http://lcctheatre.hawaii.edu/endo.html
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December 17th, 2011
SAVED! in the nick of time by our H O T friends!
Taiko Center of the Pacific classes will live on in Spring 2012.
Classes resume February, 2012!
Near Thomas Square…..
Check back here for details on location (TBA at Bonenkai!), schedule, registraton, etc.
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December 1st, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011 6:30 pm
Still & Moving Center in Kaka’ako, Honolulu
Join Body Percussionist, Keith Terry, and Taiko Artist Kenny Endo
for a foot-stompin, body-shakin’ experience!
Terry uses the oldest musical instrument in the world — the human body (his own) — as the basis for exploring, blending and bending rhythmic, percussive movement possibilities. Endo is the vanguard of the contemporary taiko genre. Having first collaborated over 20 years ago in Tokyo, they have continued to develop their musical journey together.
Keith Terry: www.crosspulse.com/aboutkt.html#bio
Still & Moving Center http://stillandmovingcenter.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/kenny-endo-keith-terry-taiko-body-music-concert/
COMING SOON!!!!!
UNCOMMON TIME: Taiko, Tabla, Timba!
January 20, 2012 Friday
Leeward Community College
http://www.hawaii.edu/calendar/leeward/2012/01/20/15939.html
Get your tickets now!
http://lcctheatre.hawaii.edu/endo.html
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November 18th, 2011
Uncommon Time: Taiko, Tabla, and Timba!
featuring
Kenny Endo (taiko, percussion)
Abhijit Banerjee (tabla)
John Santos (congas, Latin percussion)
was just awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts!
CONGRATULATIONS!
To book this exciting group of masters of Japanese, Indian, and Latin drums and percussion, please contact
Karen at Pasifika Artists Network: karen@pasifika-artists.com
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November 10th, 2011
Hello all!
Taiko Center of the Pacific must vacate our 15-year home at Kapiolani Community College’s Chapel for 5-6 months starting in January. KCC will be renovating the chapel (new exterior paint, repairing the windows) – which will take 5-6 months! As such, TCP is looking for a new home (however temporary that might be) in order to continue teaching taiko to the community. If you have any leads, please give us a call or email us at:
(808) 737-7236
email: taikoarts@gmail.com
THANK YOU for any assistance you can provide!
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November 10th, 2011
APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) has descended upon Honolulu…..APEC is a 21-country member association of economies from the Asia-Pacific region. The countries include: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Republic of the Phillippines, The Russian Federation, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, The US, and Vietnam. KETE performed with saxophonist Todd Yukumoto on 11.9.11 for the ABAC CEO’s event at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Kenny performs again later this week for APEC.
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