TAIKOPROEJCT presents Rhythmic Relations 2010 July 11, 2010

Celebrating 10 years of innovation in American taiko, TAIKOPROJECT, Bombu Taiko, and Kitsune Taiko return to the Ford Amphitheatre in “Rhythmic Relations 2010” July 10 & 11 at 8pm

Los Angeles - The award-winning TAIKOPROJECT presents an exhilarating performance of the dynamic art of American Taiko with the 100 cast member production “Rhythmic Relations 2010,” at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood. Joined by sister groups, Bombu Taiko, Kitsune Taiko & Southern California’s newest group, Loma Pacific Taiko, these ground-breaking artists will rock the Ford stage, for a third time with their enormous drums, nuanced collaborations and innovative musicianship, on July 10 and 11 at 8:00 p.m.

The TAIKOPROJECT, emerging leaders in the evolution of the taiko art form, continue to pave the way for the next generation of drummers in “Rhythmic Relations 2010,” with contemporary fusions of traditional Japanese taiko and cross-cultural music influences such as hip hop, rock, and world music. Led by two of America’s top up-and-coming taiko artists, Artistic Directors Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba, the event will feature TAIKOPROJECT’s signature hip-hop piece Expanding, and a number of new works blending traditional taiko with Zimbabwean marimba, the Japanese koto (harp), and the yokobue (bamboo flute).

“Rhythmic Relations 2010” will exhibit some of the most diverse and beautifully made taiko drums; made by Asano Taiko Inc (formed in 1609), which is the oldest and most prestigious drum maker in Japan. Showcasing performances by drummers ranging from 7 years of age to 70, and unparalleled skill and technique, “Rhythmic Relations 2010” is a celebration of TAIKOPROJECT’s ten years of outstanding innovative artistic and commercial work. In addition, TP will release their first CD at the performance, featuring studio tracks of some of the most exciting and innovative American taiko music ever to be recorded.

Official Website: http://www.taikoproject.com/RR2010/