URAMATSURI
PRESENTS!
Shakuhachi - true sound of Japan - Ura Matsuri presents
Katsuya Nonaka​
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Sat 23 Nov 2024 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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'Shakuhachi, Sanshin and Ukulele - true sound of Japan, Zen to pop. Profound, provocative and pure fun!'
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Ura Matsuri presents an evening of music featuring Katsuya Nonaka; Shakuhachi player, documentary film maker, translator, illustrator and an organic rice farmer from Japan, who is also a member of the Seppuku Pistols who had toured UK this Summer. For this occasion, Katsuya plays Shakuhachi solo with a talk of its history and background.
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Introduced by Kazuko Hohki <Frank Chickens>
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Support acts by Ura Matsuri family
Yokoleles - 'All Yokos all leles' - Ukulele trio
Yuko Tsubame - Sanshin (three strings from Okinawa) and Uta (song) with a special guest
Location:
Gallery Cafe @St Margarets House, E2 9PL
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Ticket £11 - Book your ticket here
NEW!
Fun Palaces @ Hoxton Hall
Sat 5th October 2024
Ura Matsuri team will be holding children workshops at national Fun Palaces day!
Come to Origami Happy Wonderland to learn how to make Shuriken Star with origami!
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Ninja dance workshop with Ninjas from Frank Chickens!
Saturday 5th October, 11am and 12:30pm
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6SH
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Book free tickets here​
Photo: Holly Whitaker
Past event