During this very difficult time in our lives, I want to share some ethereal music to help lift everyone’s spirits. I chose these songs as a form of prayer to bring you some inner peace and hope. Included in this special collection is “Makiri,” my favorite song composed by my teacher Katsuya Yokoyama. In its title and musical phrases, “Makiri” best expresses our universal need for a literal “musical purification ” to rid hate and suffering in the world. I included many of my favorite traditional musical pieces as well as songs that I composed over the years that I feel will raise our spirits and bring us inner peace and joy. I hope you will enjoy the music that I recorded with the assistance of the late Nobutoshi Sone in Yokohama, Japan at the beautiful Kanagawa Art Hall.
We want to thank everyone for coming to our summer concert series in Inwood and We thank the support of the donations, grants from LMCC, UMEZ and DCA of NYC
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Update of summer 2021:
We have been very active with in-person teaching programs in NYC schools for Summer rising this summer. We also have participated in Baltimore SALAbration summer programs as well.
We have also full Taikoza concerts that you can rent or buy on Vimeo on demand- you can support East Winds, Inc by watching the concerts or getting our music or book.
Come discover the wonderful world that Taikoza creates through sounds and sights. We are passionate about sharing the music with audiences of all ages and we are very dedicated to educational programs and sharing our passion with students.
Until further notice, the classes are online. You can purchase classes online and contact us at taikoza at gmail .com
Seeing and hearing Taikoza is to experience the thunderous sounds like never before. Taikoza is a unique Taiko group that features Taiko drums, Shakuhachi, and Fue in a magical and mind-blowing performance. The raw energy that Taikoza brings will make you rediscover Taiko and it will energize your senses. A truly life-changing experience, nowhere will you find such dedication in bringing you the best in Taiko and bamboo flutes.
The group is led by musical director Marco Lienhard- an international Shakuhachi and Taiko virtuoso. Taikoza is truly a unique professional Taiko group that blends these instruments into their performance to create a thrilling experience. You will feel energized and renewed after experiencing Taikoza. Marco Lienhard is one of the rare Shakuhachi players in the world that has such range and power and understanding of the music. It is a unique sound that will touch you deeply and make you discover or rediscover the Shakuhachi.
Taikoza has thrilled and entertained audiences of all ages around the world. Come and discover the world of Taikoza. Taiko has the unique power to bring people together.
For those interested in booking the group send us an email to taikoza@gmail.com
Over 10 million people (and counting) have streamed our music (Marco Lienhard's sound) on Spotify!
Get your copy of the CDs
Online taiko lessons:- $25 for group lesson Saturdays or Sundays
You can get our new book on "How to play the Fue", right here- Learn to Play the Fue or go to Amazon to get your copy
For those interested in booking the group send us an email to taikoza@gmail.com
Taikoza concerts this summer in New York are possible thanks to a grant from Ydanis Rodriguez NYC Council Member and public Funds from the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the Immigrant Initiative Grant:
For more info click on BIO link Check our CDsand concerts
For bookings anywhere in the world contact us at taikoza@gmail.com
We want to thank the organizations and people that are making our concerts series NYC possible.
Summer concerts in the NYC parks possible thanks to grants from NYC department of Cultural Affairs, and is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. LMCC.net
Past Donors:
The department of cultural affairs of NYC, The Columbia Hospital grant, LMCC, UMEZ, and Ms. Betty Ann Tanimoto, Ms. Cheryl Fong, Ms. Kimiye Touchi, Ms. Shigeko Honda, Mr. Mark F. Goldfield and Ms. Mary E. Hatch and audiences like you who support our concerts and programs with donations:
DONATE To East winds, Inc. to help finance our new programs and concerts and with your contributions, you can help fund free concerts in the Parks and help us bring free or affordable School Educational programs to the New York metropolitan area students - schools that cannot afford music programs!!!!Make a difference and help us to bring Taiko and Japanese music to the students!!!!We thank you in advance for your generous gift.
Taikoza and East Winds, Inc knows the arts are a critical component of every child’s social, intellectual and personal development. To maintain the arts’ essential role in the lives of all young New Yorkers, we present unique performances and creative collaborations that support learning through the arts for children, schools and families throughout New York City. You can support the power of the arts and learning by clicking on the Donate button and making a gift to East Winds, Inc. through our secure donation site.
