International Taiko Festival 2008

San Francisco Taiko Dojo presents

International Taiko Festival: The 40th Anniversary Concert
In Memory of Grand Master Daihachi Oguchi

Featuring Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo

Special guests from Japan: Seido Kobayashi and O Edo Sukeroku Taiko

Other special guests: Burlington Taiko (Vermont), Shasta Taiko, Fushu Daiko (Florida), Fubuki Daiko (Canada), and Sacramento Taiko Dan

Special guest (Sunday performance only): World-renowned artist KITARO

Saturday, November 22 at 7:00pm
Sunday, November 23 at 3:00pm

Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley (Bancroft and Telegraph cross-streets, Berkeley)

TICKETS: $49, $42, $38; $2 discount per ticket for students, UC Berkeley faculty and staff, seniors

BOX OFFICE: (510) 642-9988 and http://www.tickets.berkeley.edu/

The thundering power of taiko drums are back in the East Bay!

On November 22-23, the venerated Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo will unleash a spectacular program in honor of San Francisco Taiko Dojo’s 40th Anniversary. The powerful rhythms of The International Taiko Festival 2008 is the premier showcase for taiko musicians and special guest artists from the greater Bay Area and Japan.

Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle that has thrilled and delighted audiences for 40 years, with special guest artists from Japan, Seido Kobayashi and O Edo Sukeroku Taiko; plus Grammy- and Golden Globe Award-winner Kitaro. (Sunday only)

Grand Master Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo will energize audiences with their trademark performances of traditional and contemporary rhythms, dance, and martial arts. This stunning event is not to be missed!

For information: http://www.sftaikodojo.com/