Ordway

Mu Daiko celebrates fifteen years of taiko with its biggest performance yet. Kicking off its Minnesota tour, the Twin Cities-based drum ensemble brings its signature blend of tradition and innovation to the Ordway with familiar favorites and original compositions. During the second week of performances, Mu Daiko will share the stage with special guest artists that exemplify the influence of women in American and Japanese taiko. Hanayui, a group made up of three women from the legendary Japanese taiko ensemble Kodo, presents a combination of song, dance, and drumming that is as visually striking as it is musical. Joining them are Tiffany Tamaribuchi, one of the nation’s leading women in the taiko community, and recent Minnesota transplant and Mu Daiko collaborator Megan Chao Smith.

* Feb 11 Family Show at 2pm