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Kodo — the Japanese taiko drumming group that has visited the Mondavi Center several times over the past decade — returns at 8 p.m. Thursday, with something of a new look.
Last April, veteran kabuki artist Tamasaburo Bando, a renowned artist in Japan, joined Kodo as artistic director. He has worked with the drummers on several occasions since 2001. In his new role as artistic director, he organized a program titled “One Earth Tour 2013: Legend,” which begins with a 25-minute piece titled “Kaden,” created for Kodo by Bando.
“In addition to Kodo’s standard hanten (traditional Japanese coat), I have introduced some original costumes with additional fun and flair,” Bando said. “I wanted to create a performance that pays homage to the profound expressions of Kodo to date, (but which also) adds splendor and levity and harmonizes all elements into a single flow that undulates throughout the program.” 02/06/13 >> go there
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