Introducing NORIKO TADANO - shamisen master

EVERYMAN & THE POLE DANCERS' music will be composed and played live by NORIKO TADANO.
Noriko became very popular after her success with Australia's Got Talent, where she performed together with George Kamikawa - the duo making it all the way to the finals ( Noriko & George @ Australia's Got Talent  ).  Her main interest lies in mixing more traditional forms of Japanese folk music with contemporary western influences. And this is exactly what attracted our attention. I believe that the way she "sees" music and theatre will fit perfectly with our style of production. The combination of traditional, exotic and deliacately beautiful on one hand with brutally modern, everydayish and simply ugly will bring us the desired impact. Noriko's music will be a vital part of it.

Links:
Noriko on ABC TV

https://myspace.com/norikotadano

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noriko-Tadano-Official-Facebook/117639724992803

http://www.japaninmelbourne.com.au/artice439/

"Noriko Tadano plays both traditional Japanese folk songs (Minyo) as well as original pieces on the Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese Banjo). She has been playing Shamisen since she was 6 years old and has performed in Japan, Europe, Canada, Tonga and at festivals and events all over Australia. While traditional Minyo depicts the life and feelings of 'older' Japan, centering around the themes of love, family and the close connection with nature, Noriko's original pieces explore feelings and experiences through melodic notes and often heart pounding beats.

Noriko’s recent achievements include the ‘2009 Head Judge’s Special Award’ at the National Japanese Shamisen Competition held in Hirosaki - Japan, a solo performance at the Sydney Opera House and a number of dynamic shows at the International WOMADelaide world music festival with George Kamikawa 2010. She also performed on the popular ABC music quiz TV show ‘Spicks and Specks’ in February 2010. 

Noriko is the founder of Australia’s first Shamisen group the ‘Shamys’. They formed in 2005 and have performed at cultural festivals and concerts throughout Victoria. With a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, the Shamisen ensemble creates powerful and synchronised sounds that engage the audience." (after Japan Art Directory in Australia: http://jad.jpf-sydney.org/artists/noriko-tadano/index.html )


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