Evening of traditional Japanese music, with Shamisen Master Masahiro Nitta from Japan, Kyle Abbott on Shamisen, Karl Young on Shakuhachi,  Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto and Brian Mitsuhiro Wong on Koto--featuring energetic Tsugaru-style shamisen from Tohoku northern Japan played by Master Nitta, and Kyle Abbott, Director of Bachido-- with performances by Karl Young on Shakuhachi end-blown flute, and Shirley Muramoto and Brian Wong on Koto.
CD sales.  Tea and light refreshments served.

This is a benefit to raise funds to bring the musicians, dancers, singers and theatre performers for the 27th annual day-long Japanese Cultural Fair in Santa Cruz on June 8, 2013. Japanese Cultural Fair Santa Cruz is a non-profit organization, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to continue the traditional arts and culture of Japan--     Website: www.jcfsantacruz.org 

Japanese Cultural Fair is a tax-exempt organization 501(c)(3) #31-1622733