The Oto asobi Project is a group of musicians, music therapists, individuals with learning disabilities and their families who started music-making workshops in 2005 at Kobe University in order to explore new musical expression. The group have played with many of the leading figures from the Japanese improvised music scene. For these concerts they will be joined by Otomo Yoshihide one of the most important figures in japanese experimental music. Additionally the band will be joined by Seymour Wright and Eddie Prevost. As well as the performances we will be screening a documentary about the group as well as hosting a Q & A.
Full details on our website: http://www.cafeoto.co.uk/oto-asobi.shtm
Since Cafe OTO was founded back in 2008 we have consistently presented the work of Japanese musicians. Central to this has been establishing an ongoing relationships between the venue and musicians in Japan, many of whom have returned to OTO many times. Often these performances have taken the form of residencies across multiple nights and involved new and ongoing collaborations with UK based players. This ongoing cultural exchange between Japanese musicians, Cafe OTO and UK based players seems in keeping with the spirit of Japan 400.
DATE AND TIMES: 13th September 7pm, 14th September 8pm, 15th September 8pm
TICKETS: 13th September £5adv/£6 on the door, 14th September 8pm £8/£10 on the door, 15th September 8pm £8/£10 on the door 3-day pass £16
All tickets can be brought via our website http://www.cafeoto.co.uk/oto-asobi.shtm
Individual ticket links listed below:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230611
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230612
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230613
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/230614
Tickets can also be brought with cash at the venue on the night of the concert,
http://www.cafeoto.co.uk/oto-asobi.shtm
This event is supported by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Cultural Foundation, Japan Foundation and The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
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