A new solo performance by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee began it's world debut in February of 2010, "Tenchi Shinmei" (The gods of heaven and earth) was inspired by the late Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi, who was Art Lee's teacher in Japan and inspiration. Calling upon the purest of Shinto ideas that within all things in the universe, both animate and inanimate, reside the gods of heaven and earth, and the essence of the spark of life of all humanity. The constant beating of the drums in our hearts are revitalized by the jazzy and enthusiastic rhythms that we play. Both the taiko drum and the drum of our hearts are forged together in eternal joy. Starting from February 2010, "Tenchi Shinmei" is being planned to tour all prefectures of Japan within the next five years, as well as many venues abroad. 日本語 |