2015/北米沖縄県人会・芸能部による「うたやびら・うどやびら」公演、5月17日、2:00PM

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Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 PM

James R Armstrong Theatre

3300 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, California 90503

Tickets: $20

OKINAWA SOUL: MUSIC & DANCE CONCERT IN TORRANCE

On Sunday, May 17th, the Okinawa Association of America (OAA) will bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the Ryukyu Islands to the James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance! Titled “Utayabira Wuduyabira” – which means “let’s sing, let’s dance” in Uchinaaguchi (the Okinawan language) – this biennial concert is one of the only recurring events in Los Angeles that celebrates and shares the performing arts of Okinawa.

The music of Okinawa ranges from festive to melancholy with soulful singing and a traditional 3-stringed lute called sanshin. Other instruments include koto (zither), taiko (drum), and fue (flute). The event will also feature the popular drum-dancing group, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko – Los Angeles Branch (translated as “Ryukyu Kingdom Festival Drums”). The taiko group will be presenting a 20th Anniversary show at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Theater on October 17th of this year.

Utayabira Wuduyabira is organized by the OAA Geinobu (Performing Arts Committee) and will highlight eighteen local Okinawan performing arts groups. The 100+ performers in their resplendent and traditional costumes are sure to dazzle the audience with their talents in classical as well as folk music and dance. This is an event that you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, May 17th, 2:00 PM, James R. Armstrong Theatre (3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, 90503). Doors open at 1:30 PM. Tickets (general admission) are $20 and can be purchased by contacting the OAA at oaa.mensore@gmail.com or 310-532-1929 or Nobuko Ajifu at (310) 324-2962.

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PERFORMANCE LINE-UP

KOTEN ONGAKU (CLASSICAL MUSIC):

SANSHIN
* Nomura-Ryu Koten Ongaku Hozon-Kai, Gushi Atsushi Kenkyusho
* Nomura-Ryu Ongaku Kyokai Hokubei Shibu

KOTO
* Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyokai, Teruya Katsuko Sokyoku Kenkyukai
* Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyokai, Joy Afuso Sokyoku Kenkyukai

TAIKO
* Mitsufumi-Ryu Taiko Hozon-Kai, Gushi Atsushi Renjo

BUYO (TRADITIONAL DANCE):
* Majikina Honryu Aigen no Kai (Majikina Honryu Los Angeles)
* Miyagi-Ryu Nosho-Kai, Miyagi Nosho Ryubu Kenkyusho
* Miyagi-Ryu Nosho-Kai, Numata Michiko Ryubu Kenkyusho
* Miyagi-Ryu Toyomu-Kai, Arakaki Sachiko Ryubu Kenkyusho
* Tamagusuku-Ryu Kansen-Kai, Yonamine Keiko Ryubu Dojo
* Tamagusuku-Ryu Shosetsu-Kai, Higa Ben Ryubu Dojo

MINYO (FOLK MUSIC):
* Akabana Group, Nishikawa Atsuko Ryukyu Minyo Kenkyusho
* Hanashiro Emiko Ryukyu Minyo Kenkyusho
* Ishihara Haruo Ryukyu Minyo Kyoshitsu (石原民謡 Ishihara Minyo)
* Kochi Yuki Ryukyu Minyo Kenkyusho
* Miyagi Nosho Minyo Kenkyusho
* Ryukyu Minyo Aikoh-Kai

TAIKO:
* Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko – Los Angeles Branch