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Hanayui

The Japanese performing arts group Hanayui make their Southern California debut at the Aratani / Japan America Theatre this coming March 8th. Featuring Yoko Fujimoto and Chieko Kojima of KODO and Okinawan dance expert Mitsue Kinjo, Hanayui explores the rich folk music tradition of traveling entertainers who traversed the Japanese countryside with song and dance.

Hanayui grew as an offshoot of Kodo in 1991 when original members Fujimoto and Kojima envisioned a less taiko-centric performance, and a more intimate atmosphere of folk dance and song with the taiko drum as accompaniment.

Together with Okinawan dance expert Kinjo, this 3 woman trio has captivated audiences from local community centers to concert halls around the world with their enlivening interpretation of folk dances, music with vibrant percussive sounds and hauntingly beautiful songs.

For their performance at the Aratani / Japan America Theatre Hanayui will be joined on stage by Kaoru Watanabe, former KODO member and artistic director, performing on the shinobue bamboo flute.

Come and experience the pure music, sounds and color of rural Japan at their finest.

WHAT:
HANAYUI (Sister company of KODO)

WHEN:
Saturday, March 8, 2008 8pm

WHERE:
JACCC Aratani/Japan America Theatre
244 S. San Pedro Street, in the Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles.
Convenient parking is located on San Pedro, btwn 2nd & 3rd Streets

TICKETS:
Orchestra $37; Balcony $32;
JACCC Members + Groups of 6+ Orchestra $32,
Balcony $27
Student tickets available day of show $25

Online: http://www.jaccc.org

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