Hana Hachijo - Chieko Kojima and Ken Koshio (2024 Arizona Matsuri)

Hana Hachijo is a composition of Hachijo-style drumming by Chieko Kojima, a founding member of the world-renowned taiko group Kodo. Hana Hachijo is a signature piece that she has shared with players around the world. Her efforts and artistry as a taiko performer have connected countless taiko players and audiences, and she is a much beloved figure in the taiko world.
Hana Hachijo: https://www.kodo.or.jp/en/tag/hana-ha...

This performance of Hana Hachijo was performed at the Arizona Matsuri on Saturday, February 24, 2024 with local taiko artist Ken Koshio. This is one of a number of collaborative pieces that Kojima-san performed over the weekend.
Chieko Kojima: https://www.kodo.or.jp/en/about_en/me...
Ken Koshio: https://www.kenkoshio.com

This year was the 40th anniversary of the Arizona Matsuri.
https://azmatsuri.org