Kodo One Earth Tour 2021: Warabe—Part 1 Showcase

Kodo 40th Anniversary Commemorative Performance III Kodo One Earth Tour 2021: Warabe In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. However, our group’s name is written with different characters, which mean “drum” and “child.” This reflects Kodo’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. For our 40th anniversary, we created two works based on our name: “Tsuzumi” takes its name and theme from the drum character, and “Warabe” from the child element. In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo—forever children of the drum at heart. Production & Tour Info: Part 1 Showcase Recorded at: Amusement Sado, Sado Island, Niigata Reco