AUN and HIDE to Perform Otakon Sunday Concert
Washington, D.C. (May 25, 2017) – AUN and HIDE, a group of traditional Japanese drum players, will perform the Sunday concert at Otakon 2017, according to Otakorp Inc.
In 2011, three prominent Wadaiko (Japanese traditional drum) players from two influential troupes began performing together: twin brothers and “Ondenkoza” alums Ryohei and Kohei Inoue, better known as “AUN”, and former “Kodo” member “HIDE.” Their experiences in Japan's most recognized Wadaiko groups have allowed both acts to be ubiquitous in the world of Taiko and, more recently, abroad.
AUN and HIDE were appointed as cultural exchange ambassadors by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2012, and spent 39 days performing at local schools, workshops, public events, and cultural conventions in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The trio performed alongside local musicians for over 10,000 attendees in 29 events, and were lauded by local media for their efforts at cultural exchange through music. After releasing their debut album “ONE ASIA” in June 2012, AUN and HIDE continued with their international projects. They toured across Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka the following November and December, and performed in Brunei and Penang, Malaysia, in February 2014 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Japan's dialogue relations with the ASEAN alliance of national governments.
The trio's energetic performances bring the best of Wagakki (Japanese traditional instruments such as the Taiko, Shamisen, Fue, and Narimono) onto the stage. Mastering both the dynamic and lively beats of a Matsuri and refreshing sounds inspired by nature, AUN and HIDE's music is bound to reach your heart and purify your soul.
Otakon 2017 will be held from August 11 to 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its twenty-fourth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 34,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.
For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see: http://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2017, see http://www.Otakon.com/
In 2011, three prominent Wadaiko (Japanese traditional drum) players from two influential troupes began performing together: twin brothers and “Ondenkoza” alums Ryohei and Kohei Inoue, better known as “AUN”, and former “Kodo” member “HIDE.” Their experiences in Japan's most recognized Wadaiko groups have allowed both acts to be ubiquitous in the world of Taiko and, more recently, abroad.
AUN and HIDE were appointed as cultural exchange ambassadors by the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2012, and spent 39 days performing at local schools, workshops, public events, and cultural conventions in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The trio performed alongside local musicians for over 10,000 attendees in 29 events, and were lauded by local media for their efforts at cultural exchange through music. After releasing their debut album “ONE ASIA” in June 2012, AUN and HIDE continued with their international projects. They toured across Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka the following November and December, and performed in Brunei and Penang, Malaysia, in February 2014 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Japan's dialogue relations with the ASEAN alliance of national governments.
The trio's energetic performances bring the best of Wagakki (Japanese traditional instruments such as the Taiko, Shamisen, Fue, and Narimono) onto the stage. Mastering both the dynamic and lively beats of a Matsuri and refreshing sounds inspired by nature, AUN and HIDE's music is bound to reach your heart and purify your soul.
Otakon 2017 will be held from August 11 to 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its twenty-fourth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 34,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 100,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.
For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see: http://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2017, see http://www.Otakon.com/
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