Ordway

A Community Partnership with Mu Performing Arts

Mu Daiko is excited to bring its theatrical flair and intense Japanese style drumming to the McKnight stage. Based in the Twin Cities for the past twelve years, Mu Daiko has performed around the country and at the National Taiko Conference in 2005. The first weekend will feature Mu Daiko in a full program and the second weekend will have special nationally recognized guest taiko artists.

In anticipation of its 15th Anniversary celebration, Mu Daiko continues its evolution as a top group on the North American taiko scene with this new mainstage production. Kaoru Watanabe, former member of the world-renowned Japanese taiko troupe Kodo, joins Mu Daiko for the second weekend of performances to provide an eclectic mixture of contemporary and traditional sounds.

Saturday, June 18th at 2pm: This fun, family-oriented performance of exciting Japanese drumming features a shortened, one-hour program from Mu Daiko, followed by an opportunity for kids to try the drums on stage. Great for kids and adults of all ages!