Based on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, KODO is known for elevating Japanese folk arts to a contemporary expression that captivates audiences around the world. Their performances, numbering in the thousands, have graced stages in every corner of the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the international music scene. Their style is both revered and emulated by artists across multiple genres worldwide. Beginning in 2011, 30 years after the group first took to the stage at the Berlin Festival in 1981, Kodo began a momentous journey, traveling first to America, then across their native Japan, and finally into Europe for a year that promises to be a crowning jewel on their 30-year odyssey.