BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.2382@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20100427T000000Z DTEND:20100427T000000Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.proctors.org/events/5039\n\nThrough the empowering s ounds of the taiko\, (Taiko is the Japanese word for drum. In North Ameri ca\, this term is used to describe both the Japanese drum itself and the art form of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming with Japanese drums).   <stron g>San Jose Taiko</strong> brings to life the essence of Japan and its peo ple.  The music of San Jose Taiko infuses traditional Japanese sounds w ith the beat of world rhythms\, including African\, Balinese\, Latin\, Am erican rock and jazz!\n  "By playing Japanese-American music we honor our cultural roots. We draw from a traditional source\, yet still express ou rselves as Americans. By sharing our music we take pride in our heritage\ , and hope to encourage others to have pride in their own cultural backgr ounds."\n $25\, $15\n  \n <a href="http://www.taiko.org/">Official Websit e</a> \n  \n Save money by becoming a <a href="http://www.proctors.org/fr equent-buyer">Frequent Buyer!</a> \n  \n Groups save up to 20% on regular ticket prices! For details on group discounts\, <a href="http://www.proc tors.org/group_sales">Click Here</a>\n\nTuesday\, April 27 - 7:00 pm DTSTAMP:20250117T014206Z SUMMARY:San Jose Taiko in Concert - Schenectady\, NY URL:/en/events/2010/04/27/san-jose-taiko-in-concert-schenectady-ny/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR