Photos from Rhythmic Relations 2023 by Kim Nakashima

MAKANA, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist, RR2024 Guest Artist

Rhythmic Relations 2024

Sat / July 20 - 7 pm,
JACCC Aratani Theatre, Little Tokyo

We are excited to return to Little Tokyo with our 18th annual home concert!  This summer’s unprecedented performance features Bombu Taiko, Kitsune Intermediates, and Hawaiian slack key guitar virtuoso MAKANA.  Hailing from Oahu, MAKANA was described as “one of the greatest living slack key guitarists” by Esquire Magazine.

TAIKOPROJECT will present its innovative mix of traditional and modern interpretations of American taiko music featuring the ensemble’s array of enormous taiko drums, koto (Japanese harp), vocals, marimba, and shinobue (bamboo flute), and will debut new collaborative work with MAKANA created just for the show.

Tickets are on sale now at jaccc.org/rhythmic

For more information, visit www.TAIKOPROJECT.com or call (213) 268-4011.

Rhythmic Relations 2024 is co-presented with JACCC.

Reserved Seating $20 - $35
Premium Seating Click here for more information

Rhythmic Relations 2024 is made possible in part by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and our many amazing BaseBeat donors.

Help spread the word! Download and share our RR2024 show flyer here!

BaseBeat 2024 Donors

Thank you to our amazing donors who support our creative work and truly help us make our shows happen every year!! If you’d like to support our work and gain access to the best seats in the house, contact us at taikoproject@gmail.com or click here for more information

OHIRA LEVEL
Robert Hori

ODAIKO LEVEL
Uncle Jerry Baba
Jeanne Sakamoto/The James Irvine Foundation
Sansei Legacy of Southern California
TaikoVentures

CHUDAIKO
Kiyama Family
Richard & Masako Murakami
U.S. Bank

SHIME
Bryan & Chiemi Yamami

PARANKU
Anonymous
Hidetomi & Yuriko Mimura

Donor list as of April 15, 2024