Earth Celebration '96

Theme: Tataku (To Beat)

Event Schedule:

�¡Concerts�¡

• Aug. 19th Kodo at Kusakari Shrine Noh Stage directed by Ryutaro Kaneko(KODO)
  
  �@photo : Kazuo Yoshino

• Aug. 23rd 'An Evening of Irish Music' at Shiroyama Park directed by Motofumi Yamaguchi(KODO) ...a special gathering of Celtic musicians from around the world
  
  �@photo : Kazuo Yoshino

• Aug. 24th 'Dance Hall Night' at Ogi Chomin Gymnasium directed by Kiyohiko Senba (Kazutoki Umezu, Kazumi Watanabe, Aja Addy and others)
  
  �@photo : Kazuo Yoshino

• Aug. 25th Kodo Night at Shiroyama Park directed by Ryutaro Kaneko
  
  �@photo : Kazuo Yoshino

�¡Fringe;�¡
'Invitational Fringe' at Kisaki Shrine

�@photo : Kazuo Yoshino
• Aug. 23rd-25th Iwate Kurokawa-sansa, Ondeko, Harigoma, Bun'ya Ningyo and others'

�¡Special Fringe Events' �¡

�@photo : Kazuo Yoshino
• Aug. 21st 'Ogi Okesa Odori' (folk dance) on Ogi Town Streets
• Aug. 23rd Toru Iwashita (Sankaijuku) and Ryutaro Kaneko (Kodo) 'Collaboration' at Kisaki Shrine
• Aug. 23rd 'Fringe Special' by Kodo and Aja Addy at Ogi Port Square...Fringe Events are open to any performers.

�¡Cinema;�¡
at Rito Centre Hall
• Aug 23rd-25th 'Making of Earth Celebration'95' and many other movies directed by Joji Ide

�¡Lecture;�¡
• Aug. 25th 'Sado, Maehama' by Toshio Sato (in Japanese only) Lecture on life of Southern Sado while touring aboard bus about Southern Sado island.

�¡Workshop;�¡
• Aug. 20th-22nd 'Ogi Okesa' (folk dance)
  at Ogi Chomin Gymnasium
  Led by Ogi Sazanami Kai
  Navigator: Yasukazu Kano (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug. 20th-22nd 'Work and play in Southern Sado Island'
  at Ogi-machi Shukunegi-chiku Kominkan
  Led by Ogi Shukunegi Keiro Kai, Hanayui (Chieko Kojima, Yoko Fujimoto, Mitsue Kinjo)
  Navigator: Chieko Kojima (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug. 20th-22nd 'Samba Workshop for Children'
  at Hatano-machi Maruyama-chiku Kominkan
  Led by Toru Watanabe
  Navigator: Yasuko Yamaguchi (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug. 20th-22nd 'Takeroku...BAMBOO ROCK' at former Mano-machi Daisho Elementary School
  Led by Kazuhiro Masubuchi, Tomohiro Mitome, Tetsuro Naito,Akira Nanjo, Hisayuki Mori, Kazuki Imagai (Kodo)
  Navigator: Kazuhiro Masubuchi (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug. 20th-22nd 'Dance Workshop'
  at Hamochi-machi B & G Gymnasium
  Led by Toru Iwashita(Sankai-juku dancer)
  Navigator: Ryutaro Kaneko (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug. 19th-22nd 'Kodo Juku Special'
  at Kodo Village Training Room
  Led by Eichi Saito (Kodo)
  Navigator: Eichi Saito
  
  
• Aug. 20th, 23rd, 25th 'African Dance'
  at Sado Chuo Bunka Kaikan (Aug. 20th) and Ogi-machi B & G Gymnasium (Aug. 23rd, 25th)
  Led by Aja Addy from Ghana
  
  
• Aug. 23rd, 24th 'Japanese Drums'
  at Ogi Junior High School Gymnasium
  Led bu Yoshikazu Fujimoto (Kodo)
  
  
• Aug 24th 'Kurokawa-sansa' (folk dance)
  at Ogi-machi B & G Gymnasium
  Led by Kurokawa-sansa Hozon Kai
  
  �@photo : Kazuo Yoshino

�¡Pre-Event�¡
• 'Taiko One-Day Workshops'
  April-June Kodo members hold 10 one-day workshops throughout the island for a total of 400 people, young and old. You are welcome to watch.
  
  • Kodo (Japan / Drum)
  • Donal Lunny Super Band ( Ireland )
    Donal Lunny (Bouzouki), Maire Brennan (vocal), Liam O'Maonli (Vocal), Sharon Shannon (Acoodion), Nollaig Casey(Fiddle) , and many.
  • "Ume-No-Ka Ongyokudan" with Kiyohiko Semba(Japan / Produce)
    Kazutoki Umezu(Japan / Jazz Sax) Kazumi Watanabe(Japan / Jazz guitar) etc...
  • Toshio Sato(Japan / Island Folklore)
  • Aja Addy(Ghana / Drum & Dance)
  • Toru Iwashita(Japan / Dance)
  • Kurokawa Sansa Odori (Japan / Folk dance) etc.

• Donal Lunny (Ireland / Bouzouki)
  Producer, composer, arranger and Bouzouki player Donal Lunny was one of the leaders of the Celtic music revival begun in the 60s. A pioneer in his field, he was the first to adopt the Greek Bouzouki to Irish music. 1996 marks the first Japanese tour for this highly regarded musician who has produced over 100 albums. In his concert on the 23rd he will appear with Maire Brennan, Liam O'Maonlai, Sharon Shannon, Nollaig Casey and Kodo's Motofumi Yamaguchi, Ryutaro Kaneko and Tetsuro Naito for An Evening of Irish Music.

• Dance Hall Night by "Ume-No-Ka Ongyoku dan / Haniwa version"
  Made possible by a meeting between Kodo and traditional Kabuki percussionist Kiyohiko Senba, this special ensemble promises be one of the most celebrated features of Earth Celebration '96.
  Combining traditional dance with Japanese folk music (Min-yo), Shamisen, various percussion and the great jazz sound of Kazutoki Umezu and Kazumi Watanabe, great things can be expected from "Dance Hall Night".

• Toshio Sato
  Having taught at 3 Sado high schools, Mr. Sato currently works freelance as the Town of Aikawa's historian. This year Mr. Sato will conduct a talk in Hamochi at the workshop of a Tarai (bath tub) boat maker. These boats, which are still in use, form a vital part of Sado's history.

• Aja Addy (Ghana)
  Born in 1958 in Ghana, Mr. Addy is famous for his "talking drum", his singing and African dance. He founded the African Music Research Centre in Ghana. Currently based in Germany, Mr. Addy performs extensively throughout the world. Also a participant of Earth Celebration in '91 and '92, this year, Aja Addy will lead an African dance workshop and appear in a "Dance Hall Night"(24th 19:00 -), special fringe event with Kodo members.(23rd 15:00 - )

• Kurokawa Sansa Dance
  This is a folk dancein Iwate Pref. with roots stretching back 1,000 years. Originally a dance intended to rouse the fighting spirit of samurai, it is now performed to seek the favour of the gods in protecting homes and providing fertile crops. A workshop will be held to teach the dance and Kurokawa Sansa Odori will appear in a special fringe event. (24th, 25th 16:00�`�j