Earlier tonight we came back from the first annual East Coast Taiko Conference, which was hosted by Yamatai Taiko up at Cornell this year! The past two days have been absolutely amazing. Can't wait to write more about everything that happened.
Stay tuned! We've got some pictures too :D
About Me
- Princeton Taiko
- 虎 Taiko (Tora, for tiger) is Princeton's only group dedicated to learning and performing the Japanese drumming art Taiko. Tora Taiko collaborates with other groups on campus to compose pieces and share cultural knowledge on campus.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
In the Mix: Asian Popular Music Conference
Save the date: March 25-26!
"Interest in Asian popular music—by which we are referencing both popular music in Asia itself and popular genres played by Asians outside of Asia—has grown internationally over the past decade, thanks to the global popularity of anime, video games, and other media, increased travel, and easy accessibility through the Internet, among other factors. In a world where global popular musics are decentralized into local scenes that are less influenced by North American trends than they might have been in the past, the study of Asian popular music invites negotiations among a diversity of theoretical viewpoints, methodologies, and disciplines, including globalization, gender, media and/or literary studies, anthropology, and musicology/ethnomusicology.
The conference aims to gather together scholars from a wide range of perspectives. We are also inviting musicians and music industry professionals to contribute their thoughts on their own experiences, thereby adding practical insight into the mix of scholarly discussions. In so doing, we seek to deepen our understanding of artists, musics, and scenes as perceived by fans, promoters, and academics in actual and theoretical contexts.
In addition to paper panels and discussions, the conference will include a special talk by DJ Krush—a pioneer of Japanese hip-hop and internationally known DJ/producer, known for his varied soundscapes of hip-hop beats and Japanese sonic references—followed by a performance by DJ Krush."
Organized by
Richard Okada, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University
Noriko Manabe, Department of Music, Princeton University
Cameron Moore, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University
http://www.princeton.edu/asianpop/
Princeton Tora Taiko will be there...
"Interest in Asian popular music—by which we are referencing both popular music in Asia itself and popular genres played by Asians outside of Asia—has grown internationally over the past decade, thanks to the global popularity of anime, video games, and other media, increased travel, and easy accessibility through the Internet, among other factors. In a world where global popular musics are decentralized into local scenes that are less influenced by North American trends than they might have been in the past, the study of Asian popular music invites negotiations among a diversity of theoretical viewpoints, methodologies, and disciplines, including globalization, gender, media and/or literary studies, anthropology, and musicology/ethnomusicology.
The conference aims to gather together scholars from a wide range of perspectives. We are also inviting musicians and music industry professionals to contribute their thoughts on their own experiences, thereby adding practical insight into the mix of scholarly discussions. In so doing, we seek to deepen our understanding of artists, musics, and scenes as perceived by fans, promoters, and academics in actual and theoretical contexts.
In addition to paper panels and discussions, the conference will include a special talk by DJ Krush—a pioneer of Japanese hip-hop and internationally known DJ/producer, known for his varied soundscapes of hip-hop beats and Japanese sonic references—followed by a performance by DJ Krush."
Organized by
Richard Okada, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University
Noriko Manabe, Department of Music, Princeton University
Cameron Moore, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University
http://www.princeton.edu/asianpop/
Princeton Tora Taiko will be there...
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
General Meeting Times
We are generally meeting on Tuesdays 9-11 p.m. in Dillon Gym, yet the other days have yet to be confirmed. Email princetontaiko@gmail.com for more details.
Spring 2011 Workshops
Mr. Kaoru Watanabe from Kodo Taiko in Japan, is coming to work with us on these days this semester:
February 19th, 4-6 p.m.
March 26th, 4-6 p.m.
April 16th, 4-6 p.m.
April 23rd, 4-6 p.m.
We are planning to have about 20 participants in each workshop. If interested, please email princetontaiko@gmail.com to secure a spot! No experience necessary. All ages and physiques are welcome.
For all four workshops: $80
A single class: $25 dollars
We are currently working on funding to help subsidize the workshops and will keep you updated!
For more information on Mr. Watanabe: http://www.watanabekaoru.com/e/
Come drum with us!!!
February 19th, 4-6 p.m.
March 26th, 4-6 p.m.
April 16th, 4-6 p.m.
April 23rd, 4-6 p.m.
We are planning to have about 20 participants in each workshop. If interested, please email princetontaiko@gmail.com to secure a spot! No experience necessary. All ages and physiques are welcome.
For all four workshops: $80
A single class: $25 dollars
We are currently working on funding to help subsidize the workshops and will keep you updated!
For more information on Mr. Watanabe: http://www.watanabekaoru.com/e/
Come drum with us!!!
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