On Ensemble at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts

On Ensemble Live at the Tri-Lakes Center For The Arts
February, 15 2015
Doors at 2pm – Concert at 3pm
Address: 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake, CO 80133

On Ensemble is at the forefront of a growing artistic movement in the taiko (Japanese ensemble drumming) world. Founded by childhood friends Shoji Kameda and Masato (Maz) Baba, On Ensemble has made a name for itself by infusing the powerful rhythms of taiko with overtone singing, odd meter grooves and soaring melodies. Their fearless musical explorations have taken the ancient instruments of taiko into new realms and have established a distinctly modern expression for the art form. The group’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.” Modern Drummer magazine calls On Ensemble “an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums.” In 2013 On Ensemble was the first American taiko group to be invited to perform at the National Theater of Japan for the prestigious Nihon no Taiko concert series.