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THE KHOOMEI-TAIKO ENSEMBLE
About the Artist
Mongolian, Japanese and US artists come together for a fascinating collaboration, highlighting the popular Mongolian art of khoomei (throat singing) with the driving rhythms of Japanese taiko (drums). The Khoomei-Taiko Ensemble features Shinetsog Dorjnyam (khoomei), Shoji Kameda and Tetsuro Naito (taiko), the legendary folk musician Tserendorj Tseyen (magtaal-praise songs, morin khuur - horsehead fiddle, jaw harp), Kaoru Watanabe (fue and Noh Kan-flutes) and Miki Maruta (koto - zither).
Past Performances
October 9, 2009
Mongolian, Japanese, and American artists highlight Mongolian khoomei (throat singing) with the driving rhythms of Japanese taiko (drums).
