KODO brings “ONE EARTH TOUR” to VANCOUVER

January 28, 2009, 8pm

Orpheum Theatre
Smithe St. at Seymour St, Vancouver

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ca or call 604.280.3311

Since ancient times the taiko has been a symbol of community, serving as a link among people, as well as a link between people and the heavens. Through the 'One Earth Tour,' Kodo continues to bring the sound of the Japanese drum to the ears of the world, and with the taiko's unique ability to transcend the barriers of language and custom, remind us all of our membership in that larger community.

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo forges new directions for a vibrant living art-form. Kodo last appeared in Vancouver in 2005, with a show that completely sold out the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity so see one of the planet’s most exciting and spectacular events.

Since their debut at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo has given over 3100 performances on all five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material at their home-base of Japan’s Sado Island.

Artistic Director Mitsuru Ishizuka says, “Kodo's performance transports the body and soul to new heights, creating a unique harmony among humanity, nature and the universe. In such a state, drumming, song, and dance are not just for show; they become an offering of thanks that celebrates humanity and our primal will to live. Kodo's performance, alive with the spirit of life, transcends any borders between drumming and dancing to form a single vital expression.”