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KAZE DAIKO is a Japanese American performing taiko group for youth. In KD, we strive to develop an appreciation of Japanese music and movement; to learn about Japanese and Japanese American culture, history and heritage; to help members develop and maintain a sense of identity, pride and self-confidence; to reach out to a broader community in support of diversity, tolerance and mutual education; to foster teamwork and unity of purpose; and to make friends and have lots of fun.
KAZE DAIKO was formed in January 2000 by Griffin Joko-Fujimoto, Marisa Kawada, Leigh Momii, Alaina Mori, Cara Mori and Kanae Nakamura with the support of parents and under the direction of Stan Shikuma. All founding members had previously trained under Scot Kamimae of Tsunami Taiko. KD was fortunate to have a workshop with taiko master Kenny Endo in March of 2000, gave our first performance in April, and have recruited members Danny Hayman, Ben Turnock, Robin Momii, Sho Sugihara, Kellie Matsudaira, Jaymi Matsudaira, and Kimberly Matsudaira.
Other past Kaze members include Leo Hummel, Kai Killebrew, Lisa Day, and Ryan Abe.
Major events in which Kaze Daiko has participated:
-Seattle Bon Odori -featured on Channel 13 news -Cherry Blossom Festival - Seattle Center -Uwajimaya -Seattle International District Street Fair -Ichiro Welcoming Event @ Safeco Field -Seattle Folk Life Festival -Japanese American Citizen's League Installation Banquet -Seattle Symphony's Day of Music @ Benaroya Hall -Seattle Asian Art Museum -Walk For Rice -Seattle Mariners Salute to Japanese/Pacific Rim Baseball Night -National Go Convention -North American Science Fiction Convention -Boeing Asian American Professionals Association gala dinner (w/ former governor Gary Locke, Mimi Jung of King 5 News, Derek Wing of Fox Q13 News) -442nd Commemoration -Bellevue Community College Aki Matsuri -Seattle Sonics NBA Draft Party -Seattle Art Museum Japan Night (attended by former secretary of transportation Norm Mineta) -Seattle Olympic Sculpture Park Grand Opening
and other various performances including:
-Bon Marche private party @ The Paramount Theater -Families with Children from China -Special Olympics -Team Survivor N.W. -Rainier Beach Public Library -Arts in the Park -Lynnwood Senior Center -Douglas Truth Public Library -Seattle Public Library -Bellevue Regional Library -Don Bosco Japanese Immersion Camp -Discovery Elementary School -Bellevue 24-hour Relay
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Last updated: 20 August 2007 10:46:28 PM
