Yo – Spirit Of Asia is set to perform on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Small World Music’s 13th Annual Asian Music Series in Toronto
World music act Yo performs music from the heart of Japan and the spirit of India, intertwining the ancient traditions of these cultures into a fresh, creative and stimulated vision. Yo is a word that means world community / this generation / this moment. The music of Yo celebrates global culture and community. This improvisational trio includes world-renowned masters Yutaka Oyama on shamisen, Akihisa Kominato on shakuhachi (bamboo flute), and Ty Burhoe on tabla.
Friday, April 17 at 20:00 (8:00 pm) / Doors 7:30 pm
Small World Music Centre, 180 Shaw St.
Tickets: $30
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
