Shinobue Mini Workshop, Mini Concert & Meet-up with Yasukazu KANO

Experience the beautiful sound of the Japanese bamboo flute – Shinobue!
For one special evening, renowned shinobue player Yasukazu KANO from Japan will visit Stockholm for an intimate workshop and concert.
Whether you’re curious about Japanese traditional music,
would like to try playing the shinobue yourself,
or simply enjoy a beautiful live performance,
everyone is welcome!

日程	16 September 2026 18:00~20:30
場所	KNACKERIET COWORKING SPACE & COMMUNITY Sankt Paulsgatan 25, 118 48 Stockholm, SWEDEN
内容	1. Schedule ⚫︎Shinobue Mini Workshop 16:30 – Doors open 17:00–18:00 – Shinobue Mini Workshop A beginner-friendly introduction to the Japanese bamboo flute. Participation options: • 200 SEK – Bring your own shinobue • 300 SEK – Shinobue rental included (limited to the first 10 participants) If rental instruments are fully booked, participants are welcome to purchase their own instrument in advance (at their own responsibility). ⚫︎Mini Concert & Meet-up 18:30–20:30 – Mini Concert & Meet-up Enjoy an intimate performance by Kano Yasukazu, followed by a casual meet-up where you can chat with the artist and connect with others who share an interest in Japanese music and culture. Participation fee: 200 SEK 2. How to Participate Registration & Swish: https://forms.gle/k99daxSmVLpdo4u8A Please complete your registration and secure your spot by paying via Swish. You are welcome to join either event or participate in both. The workshop is designed for beginners, and no previous musical experience is required. 3. Artist & Organizer Guest Artist – Kano Yasukazu (狩野泰一) https://yasukazu.com/en Yasukazu Kano is one of Japan's leading shinobue performers. A former member of the world-renowned taiko group Kodo, he has performed in more than 30 countries and has 　　　　led shinobue workshops around the world. Based on Sado Island, he continues to expand the possibilities of the traditional Japanese bamboo flute through concerts, education, and international collaborations. Host & Organiser – Maki Kobayashi (小林麻紀) https://www.thezenjo.com/ Maki Kobayashi is a Japanese taiko performer, educator, and founder of Stockholm Taiko. Based in Stockholm, she has introduced taiko to thousands of participants through workshops, museum programs, schools, festivals, and corporate events, with the mission of making Japanese culture accessible to everyone. About Stockholm Taiko https://www.stockholmtaiko.com/ Stockholm Taiko is a community dedicated to sharing the joy of Japanese taiko through performances, education, and cultural exchange. The group offers regular classes, workshops, and collaborations with museums, schools, festivals, and international artists, welcoming participants of all backgrounds.

日程

16 September 2026
18:00~20:30

場所

KNACKERIET COWORKING SPACE & COMMUNITY

Sankt Paulsgatan 25,
118 48 Stockholm, SWEDEN

内容

1. Schedule

⚫︎Shinobue Mini Workshop

16:30 – Doors open
17:00–18:00 – Shinobue Mini Workshop
A beginner-friendly introduction to the Japanese bamboo flute.
Participation options:
• 200 SEK – Bring your own shinobue
• 300 SEK – Shinobue rental included (limited to the first 10 participants)
If rental instruments are fully booked, participants are welcome to purchase their own instrument in advance (at their own responsibility).

⚫︎Mini Concert & Meet-up

18:30–20:30 – Mini Concert & Meet-up
Enjoy an intimate performance by Kano Yasukazu, followed by a casual meet-up where you can chat with the artist and connect with others who share an interest in
Japanese music and culture.
Participation fee: 200 SEK

2. How to Participate

Registration & Swish: https://forms.gle/k99daxSmVLpdo4u8A

Please complete your registration and secure your spot by paying via Swish.
You are welcome to join either event or participate in both.
The workshop is designed for beginners, and no previous musical experience is required.

3. Artist & Organizer

Guest Artist – Kano Yasukazu (狩野泰一)

https://yasukazu.com/en

Yasukazu Kano is one of Japan's leading shinobue performers. A former member of the world-renowned taiko group Kodo, he has performed in more than 30 countries and has 　　　　led shinobue workshops around the world. Based on Sado Island, he continues to expand the possibilities of the traditional Japanese bamboo flute through concerts, education, and international collaborations.

Host & Organiser – Maki Kobayashi (小林麻紀)

https://www.thezenjo.com/

Maki Kobayashi is a Japanese taiko performer, educator, and founder of Stockholm Taiko. Based in Stockholm, she has introduced taiko to thousands of participants through workshops, museum programs, schools, festivals, and corporate events, with the mission of making Japanese culture accessible to everyone.

About Stockholm Taiko

https://www.stockholmtaiko.com/

Stockholm Taiko is a community dedicated to sharing the joy of Japanese taiko through performances, education, and cultural exchange. The group offers regular classes, workshops, and collaborations with museums, schools, festivals, and international artists, welcoming participants of all backgrounds.

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Shinobue Mini Workshop, Mini Concert & Meet-up with Yasukazu KANO