Ayagoromo - Mindful Transitions will present traditional Japanese folk songs assimilated within modern world music sensibilities.

Yoko and Derek will be joined by guest artists to perform a selection of Japanese folk songs “framed” with a modern twist of Impressionistic Jazz, Classical and R&B for which Derek is known. The concert will debut new works reflecting the goal of preserving the essence of traditional music with arrangements that make the songs relevant to the present generation.

Appearing
Yoko Fujimoto (vocals)
Derek Nakamoto (piano)

Guests
Kaoru Watanabe (Japanese flutes, percussion)
Abe Lagrimas Jr. (ukelele, vibes & percussion)
Cameron Stone (cello)
Andrew Duckles (viola)

For details & ticket sales, please visit $10 members; $15 non-members. Tickets can be purchased here.

Co-presented by Kodo Arts Sphere America.