March 8th, 2010
Back from the Convergence Performance on Maui.
But tonight, don’t miss the Kenny Endo and Friends Special Event at Dragon Upstairs, 1038 Nuuanu, $5 cover. 8-11 PM. See Calendar for more information.
Also, DON’T MISS the amazing Convergence Concert!! March 13, 2010 at Leeward Community College (LCC). Featuring legendary percussionist from Tokyo Kiyohiko Semba, former flautist from Kodo Kaoru Watanabe, and electric violinist Kaori Takahashi, with former Complexions dancers Lynn Barre and Miho Morinoue.
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March 3rd, 2010
Back from the Big Island rehearsal with Miho Morinoue and Lynn Barre, both formerly of Complexions Dance Company, in preparation for the Semba-Endo collaboration on 3.6 and 3.13 (see below).
Stay tuned for Rhythm Summit CD release early summer!
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February 26th, 2010
Kenny Endo is on Big Island today, rehearsing with Miho Morinoue, formerly of Complexions Dance Company of New York, one of the top contemporary dance companies in the US.
We’re all gearing up for Semba, Kaori Takahashi, and Kaoru’s arrivals into Hawaii next week.
Special workshops with Semba and Kaoru are in planning for March 8th and 9th.
Kenny is also working on the finishing touches for his collaborative CD release with arranger/keyboardist Derek Nakamoto, which is scheduled for April 3rd.
Keep checking back for more updates and info!
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February 26th, 2010
This year, Kenny Endo celebrates his 35th year of taiko drumming with celebration concerts around the country.
“I have worked with many great artists and musicians, but Kiyohiko Semba is a genius.” — Kenny Endo, of his upcoming collaboration concerts
Don’t miss these amazing performances!
3.6.2010 Kiyohiko Semba - Kenny Endo Collaboration at MACC, Maui (more info here)
3.13.2010 Semba-Endo Collaboration at LCC (Honolulu) (more info here)
More dates:
4.3.2010 Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Concert with special guests: Kaoru Watanabe, June Kuramoto, Abe Lagrimas, Kinnara Taiko, On Ensemble, and others - LA at JACCC (more info here)
6.11.2010 Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Concert with special guests: Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, San Jose Taiko, and others - HI
Fall 2010 Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Concert and Educational Tour
See Calendar for more details.
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January 1st, 2009
Aloha and welcome to the website of taiko artist Kenny Endo!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2010 bring much joy, good health & prosperity to all!
Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Concert Performance & Educational Tour Fall 2010
For information & bookings: Pacifika Artists Network <fischerkarena@gmail.com>
Also, for information on classes, make sure to check out the Taiko Center of the Pacific Category (linked on the left), or click on the Classes page, above.
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