Katari Taiko with Mario Zetina
Saturday, 4-4:30pm, Main Stage
With arms and hips swinging, Katari Taiko and guest percussionist Mario Zetina will present new work and fresh arrangements combining Latin American music and rhythms with the beat of the taiko at the 2010 Powell Street Festival. With taiko, congas and voice, Katari Taiko and Zetina [...]
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Birds of Paradox
Debut self-titled album, released in spring 2010.
Birds of Paradox was formed in 2007 to explore the fusion of composition and improvisation, incorporating three very distinct voices and cultural backgrounds into a creative whole. The trio synthesizes elements of jazz and improvised music, traditional Chinese, Western and Indian music into a collective expression of [...]
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