Kyoko & Rie's Trip to Okaya - July 2019

Kyoko-sensei, Rie-san along with three members of Sakura Daiko spent a fulfilling weekend in Okaya in July during their first round of visit to Osuwa Daiko. Not only did they get to learn an entire piece of Kagura, but they also spent time visiting with Kasumi Oguchi, the daughter of the late Daihachi Oguchi, the Grandmaster of Osuwa Daiko.

With Naoko, Maya and Chiaki of Sakura Daiko and Kasumi Oguchi, the daughter of the late Daihachi Oguchi, grandmaster of Osuwa Daiko in front of Daihachi sensei's photos

At the gate of Suwa Shrine where the old music of Suwa Daiko was discovered over 70 years ago.

50th Anniversary of Stonewall Rebellion - Great Lawn at Central Park - June 30, 2019

We were blessed with beautiful weather on Sunday as we performed at the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Rebellion on the Great Lawn in Central Park!

NYTAK performance at the Episcopal Asian Supper Table (EAST) at Trinity Church St. Paul's Chapel - June 29

We were honored to have been invited to perform at the Episcopal Asian Supper Table (EAST) at  Trinity Church St. Paul's Chapel on June 29.  Great job everyone who played and helped out!