an interdisciplinary work that integrates Japanese dance, taiko and music, and contemporary spoken word that provides commentary on the continuing cultural erosion in our contemporary society and Shimenawa explores the possibility for re-Connection and re-Generation of community. This major work by one of San Franciscos treasured resident artists Melody Takata with Tatsu Aoki, Genny LIm, Hideko Nakajima, Lenora Lee, Francis Wong and members of her Gen Ensemble is supported by the Creative Work Fund, Walter and Elise Haas Fund, James Irvine Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Alliance of California Traditional Arts and the Zellerbach Family Foundation. Asian Improv aRts is very proud to be the producer and presenter of this wonderful piece of living culture.
Melody, you are an inspiration!
Ineedtwopoets 2 years ago