The Yoshida Brothers: Innovative Japanese Folk Stars at Yoshi's
Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant, Between Eddy and Ellis (1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115)
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- $28.00
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- $14.00*
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The last date listed for The Yoshida Brothers was Thursday August 12, 2010 / 8:00pm.
Currently at Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant:
The Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards at Yoshi's
- Full Price:
- $40.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00
See a R&B legend live in concert when Dennis Edwards brings his group, The Temptations Review, to Yoshi's Jazz Club in San Francisco. The lead singer of the Temptations from 1968 to 1977, and again from 1979 to 1983, Edwards was heard on such classic recordings as "Cloud Nine," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Ball of Confusion" and "Psychedelic Shack," as well as the singles "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Masterpiece." He's won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. These days, he's touring the country with his own group, singing the Temptations' classic songs. Learn More
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Incredible performance - our entire group (teens and adults) enjoyed hearing their unique fusion of tradional shamisen and jazz, modern, rock. They were accompanied by a percussionist who added his own infectious style. A rare and memorable opportunity!Written on Aug 12 2010
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A great surprise! Didn't think the simple samensen (3 stringed) could be so interesting and complex, especially when the brothers played dueling duos. It was fun and they obviously were having fun which always make live shows that much better. Great talents to watch for...Written on Aug 17 2010
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More Information About The Yoshida Brothers
Website
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1383
Description
The Yoshida Brothers, Japan's young masters of the ancient tsugaru-shamisen, are back with a new album, Prism. The aptly-named release reflects their long-standing commitment to traditional Japanese folk music, refracted through modern musical sensibilities, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and world music sounds.
In their relatively short professional lives, the Yoshida Brothers have had quite an impact on the modern music landscape. The Hokkaido-born brothers Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida have become recognized masters of their signature instrument, the tsugaru-shamisen. Originating in China in the 16th century, the three-stringed instrument found its way to Japan through traveling folk musicians and became an integral element of Japanese classical music. The Yoshida Brothers have now taken the tsugaru-shamisen further than any other modern musician, practically reinventing its sound, leading to a musical style both firmly rooted in the traditions of the past and boldly looking forward to the future.
In another recording and marriage of modern and traditional sounds, Prism is evidence that the Yoshida Brothers continue to push boundaries in their pursuit of musical exploration, constantly redefining the sound of the shamisen and how it can be fused into new, unique soundscapes.