TAIKO LEGACY 21 is returning to the the Edlis Neeson Theater at the MCA Sunday, December 15th at 2:00PM Asian Improv aRts Midwest and Tsukasa Taiko are delighted to present Taiko Legacy as we return for the 21st edition of this annual concert rooted in the traditions of ozashiki (geisha chamber music), ohayashi (classical/folk/theater music), and matsuri taiko (festival taiko music). The performative arrangements of original compositions from Tsukasa Taiko recontextualize the cultural traditions within contemporary ecologies of art, music and theater. Led by professional taiko artists and the longstanding Gintenkai community performance ensemble from Tsukasa Taiko, Taiko Legacy 21 also feature next generation youth members who form a vital part of this ongoing legacy; alongside guests Hyakkyou Fukuhara from Tokyo, and Melody Takata and GenRyu Arts from San Francisco. For tickets visit: airmw.org/taikolegacy Link in bio