The Japanese performing arts group Hanayui make their Southern California debut at the Aratani/Japan
America Theatre this coming March 8th. Featuring Yoko Fujimoto and Chieko Kojima of Kodo and Oki-
nawan dance expert Mitsue Kinjo, Hanayui explores the rich folk tradition of traveling entertainers who
traversed the Japanese countryside in song and dance.

Hanayui grew as an offshoot of Kodo in 1991 when original members Fujimoto and Kojima envisioned
as less taiko-centric performance, and a more intimate atmosphere of folk dance and song with the taiko
drum as accompaniment. Together with Okinawan dance expert Kinjo, this 3 woman trio has captivated
audiences from local community centers to concert halls around the world with their enlivening interpre-
tation of folk dances, vibrant percussive sounds and hauntingly beautiful songs.

For their performance at the Aratani/Japan America Theatre Hanayui will be joined on stage by Kaoru
Watanabe, former Kodo member and artistic director, performing on the shinobue bamboo flute.

Come and experience the unblemished sounds and color of rural Japan at their finest!

Saturday March 8. 2008 8pm Aratani/Japan America Theatre
$37 orchestra, $32 balcony / $32, $27 JACCC members, Groups 6+ / $25 Student Rush Day of Show
For more information call 213-628-2725
Charge by phone 213-680-3700 (Monday-Friday, 12-5pm)

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