Kristy Aki Oshiro (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, 4th generation Japanese Okinawan-American professional taiko artist based in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area with over 30 years of experience. Founder and Artistic Director of the Tsubaki Ensemble, Queer Taiko, and SOKO Taiko, Creative Director of Placer Ume Taiko, and instructor of San Mateo Buddhist Temple Taiko. Kristy Aki also teaches taiko drumming classes in many cities from Nevada City to San Mateo and is available for group performances, touring, collaborations, school assemblies, residencies, workshops, private lessons, original compositions, corporate team building, rearrangement work, and artistic consultation. (Photo Credit: Stacy Lee)
Original Composition: Earth & sky
Original Composition: Ha!
Performance with wiz khalifa and nana ouyang
Upcoming Performances
Previous events
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Japanese Taiko Drumming w/ Kristy Aki Oshiro
Chinatown Branch Library, 1135 Powell St., San Francisco, CA
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Japanese Taiko Drumming w/ Kristy Aki Oshiro
Bernal Heights Branch Library, 500 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Japanese Taiko Drumming w/ Kristy Aki Oshiro
Vacaville Cultural Center Library, 1020 Ulatis Dr, Vacaville, CA
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Japanese Taiko Drumming w/ Kristy Aki Oshiro
Vallejo JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St, , Vallejo, CA 94590
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Description: Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Come and learn about the Japanese art of taiko! Feel the thunderous sounds of the drums vibrating through your body as language, culture, and history combine into an exciting educational experience. You may even get a chance to play the drums yourself! More information about the artist can be found at www.kristyoshiro.com.
Queer Taiko @ SF Japantown Pride Flag Raising
Japantown Peace Plaza, 1610 Geary Blvd, , San Francisco, CA 94115
Come out and support the raising of the Pride flag in SF Japantown Peace Plaza! Last year they were only allowed to keep it up for 3 days (3 DAYS!).
15 minute performances at 11am and 12pm
15 minute performances at 11am and 12pm.
