Japanese traditional music trio Trinity will perform Japanese folk, other Asian music, and some Beatles classics in Hanoi this week at a concert organised by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.
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| Japanese traditional music trio Trinity |
The band consists of Chikudo Takahashi playing tsugaru shamisen, a Japanese three-string lute, Kei Wada playing percussion, and Miki Maruta playing koto, a Japanese harp.
After forming in 2006, they released their debut album "Trinity" in May 2009.
Takahashi was the last apprentice of renowned artist Chikuzan Takahashi who established and spread a solo tsugaru shamisen playing style.
Wada has worked with artists in various musical genres, while also helping direct and produce accompaniments.
Koto player Maruta plays a wide range of different music, from classical to contemporary.
The concert is scheduled for 8pm on November 19 and 20 at Hong Ha Theatre, 51 Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem District.
Tickets are available at the centre, 27 Quang Trung Street.
