Alas! Our AZ Matsuri performance was rained out – the first time in 20 years! The 50-minute set we’d prepared was full of firsts – song premieres, a record-breaking number of players, and the Phoenix debut of our Asano Gekko. But as you can see, the only ones who got onstage that morning were the… [Read More]
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Member Spotlight: Holly Cluff
Holly began her taiko journey in 2009 with absolutely no musical experience; she never imagined she’d one day be a performing artist! She recently authored curricula for TaikoMIND, integrating aspects of Odaiko Sonora’s award-winning educational programs into revolutionary workshops and classes highlighting mindfulness skills while learning to play taiko. Her years of educational experience and… [Read More]
Year of the Rat
Happy New Year! In the Chinese zodiac, Rat is believed to be industrious, thrifty, diligent and positive. According to myth, the Emperor decreed the animals would be ordered according to when each arrived at his party. Rat convinced Ox to give him a ride – and as they arrived at the finish line, Rat jumped… [Read More]
Member Spotlight: Rebecca Bushner
Rebecca starting playing taiko with Watsonville Taiko in California before considering a move from the west coast to the southwest. Her new love of taiko narrowed down her choices of city to settle in — Tucson became her new home in 2005 and Odaiko Sonora was one of the reasons she ended up here. Performing… [Read More]
Member Spotlight: Sonya Evans
Sonya was born in Japan and raised in California, Colorado, and Arizona, where she’s spent her adult life. She has a bachelor’s in zoology and doctorate in veterinary medicine, and recently retired after 35 years of veterinary practice. Sonya joined Odaiko Sonora in 2004, performing, composing, helping lead classes and group practices, and co-teaching OMA… [Read More]
